Asiricomedy Explained
Damilare Oluwasegun |
Birth Name: | Damilare Osundare |
Birth Date: | 23 December 1991 |
Birth Place: | Ibadan |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Citizenship: | Nigeria |
Alma Mater: | Obafemi Awolowo University, Ajayi Crowther University. |
Occupation: | Nigerian comedian and Author |
Known For: | CEO/founder Humorality Comedy Academy |
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Spouse: | Abiodun Christiana Oluwasegun |
Children: | One |
Damilare Oluwasegun (born 23 December 1991) known by his stage name Asiricomedy,[1] is a Nigerian comedian, author, and speaker.[2] [3] [4] He is the founder of the Humorality Club, a hub for budding comic talents.[5] [6] In 2021, Damilare was enlisted as one of the Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders for the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.[7]
During Mr. Damilare's interview with Channels Television, "he affirmed that becoming a comedian was a coincidence, as his desire was to become a teacher after completing his undergraduate degree. However, he developed interest in comedy making during his undergraduate programme in 2010".[8] [9] [10]
Aside from his stage name, he is also known as Asiri, which means secret.[11] He trains corporate executives on subjects that include strategy, sustainability, influencer marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy. He has published four books as an author. His books were written under the pen name Damilare Osundare before he morphed into Damilare Oluwasegun.[12]
In August 2023, he recorded a comedy special themed "Open secret".[13]
Education
Damillare is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University,[14] where he studied Microbiology and Immunology 2008-2013. In 2019, Damilare became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (ACILRM) before he proceeded to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, for an MBA with a specialty in Business Administration and General Management (2019–2021).
Books
- Asiri (Mystery) ISBN 978-1981643158
- ANTICIPATION: The Fire of Process ISBN
- The Hero
- I don’t like Semo
Personal life
He is married to Abiodun Christiana Oluwasegun[15] and has one son.
Awards and recognitions
- The Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, honoured Damilare as one of the young Nigerians leading the way in the leadership and business arenas in 2021.[7]
- Recipient of 2017's Best Comedy Act by NEA[16]
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Ige . Rotimi . 2023-09-01 . I harness my skills set to advance course of mankind — Asiricomedy . 2023-09-29 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Omogbolagun . Tope . 2019-08-31 . Before Stardom With... Asiri Comedy (Osundare Damilare) . 2023-08-26 . Punch Newspapers . en-US.
- Web site: July 11, 2020 . One can thrive in many fields by constantly evolving — Asiricomedy . August 26, 2023 . vanguardngr.com.
- Web site: We Make More Money Online Than In Stand Up Comedy~ Comedian Asiri Reveals . August 26, 2023 . YouTube.
- Web site: Nigeria's Damilare Juggles Comedy and Writing - THISDAYLIVE . 2023-08-26 . www.thisdaylive.com . en.
- Web site: 24 May 2019. Comedian, Asiri drums support for budding acts . August 26, 2023 . Daily Nigerian . en-GB.
- Web site: Rasak . Adekunle . 2021-06-18 . Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy . 2023-08-26 . Tribune Online . en-GB.
- Web site: Comedy Was The Least I Considered For Livelihood - Asiri Comedy . August 26, 2023 . YouTube.
- Web site: July 22, 2017 . Arole and I are not one - Asircomedy . August 26, 2023 . Thenationonlineng.net.
- Web site: 2017-07-22 . Exclusive: AsiriComedy Shares His Experiences To Stardom [READ] ]. 2023-08-26 . YabaLeftOnline . en-US.
- News: Nigerian duo bring blessings and chaos to BBC . en-GB . BBC News . 2023-08-26.
- Web site: Asiricomedy's Open Secret Set For Global Streaming Debut . August 26, 2023 . independent.ng.
- Web site: Discussing The Influence Of Tech & Social Media On Nigeria's Comedy Scene With Asiricomedy . August 26, 2023 . YouTube.
- Web site: admin . 2017-09-22 . Interview With Asiri Comedy: Your Passion Alone Isn't Enough For Success . 2023-08-26 . Espact . en-US.
- Web site: Star-studded pictures from Asiri Comedy & Charis' wedding - P.M. News . 2023-08-26 . en-US.
- Web site: AJALA . AYOMIDE . 2017-11-27 . NEA 2017 Winners - Jidenna, AY Makun, Olamide Others Win Big . 2023-08-26 . OloriSuperGal . en-GB.