Nedu Wazobia Explained

Nedu Wazobia
Birth Name:Chinedu Ani Emmanuel
Birth Date:1982 8, df=yes
Other Names:Nkechi, Officer Jato
Occupation:On-air personality, comedian, actor, presenter, events compere
Organization:Wazobia FM
Spouse:Uzoamaka Ohiri (married 2013-2018)

Nedu Wazobia (born 5 August 1982), born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, is a Nigerian on-air personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian, and content creator. He is known for his Pidgin English rendition of the daily news on Wazobia FM 94.1 in Lagos.

Early life and career

Nedu Wazobia was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He studied accounting at Madonna University in Elele Okija, Anambra State. He then participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, where he worked as an on-air personality at a radio station in Jigawa. He later returned to Abuja to work as a site manager, a period he described as unfulfilling. After two years in that role, he moved to Lagos to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a broadcaster and entertainer.

Comedy

Nedu is known for his alter-ego personalities, including Sister Nkechi, Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord, and Officer Jato.[1] As of the writing of this article, he has amassed a following of over 1.3 million on Instagram.

Personal life

Nedu married Uzoamaka Ohiri in 2013, but their marriage ended in 2018. The couple has three children together.

Filmography

Brands and endorsements

Nedu is a brand influencer.[6] He is a brand ambassador for popular brands like MTN,[7] Fidelity Bank, Quickteller and Sun Lottery.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nedu Wazobia hunts for talents on campuses . 2024-11-01 . News Express Nigeria . en.
  2. Web site: Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwo, uAkpororo, Nedu, star in Boss Of All Bosses. 7 June 2018.
  3. Web site: The King is Here! Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys' starring Sola Sobowale, and Adesua Etomi to Premiere Tomorrow, October 21st. 20 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little. 10 December 2018. www.pulse.ng.
  5. Web site: A Different Kind Of Flatmates. 26 September 2017.
  6. Web site: The Rise of the Influencers. 27 January 2019.
  7. Web site: PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, KCEE, others obtain endorsement certificates from MTN. 28 May 2015. Nigerian Entertainment Today.
  8. Web site: Rising Sun Lottery LTD signs Nedu Wazobia as brand Ambassador. 23 November 2018. Linda Ikeji's Blog.
  9. Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en.
  10. Web site: Tobi Bakre clinches Best Actor at AMVCA 2023 for 'Brotherhood' . Vanguard News . 2023-05-20 . 2023-06-09.