Michael Sani Amanesi, known by his stage name MC Lively (born August 14, 1992) is a Nigerian comedian and actor from Agenebode, Edo State, south-south Nigeria.[1][2][3]
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 Mc Lively at the AMVCAs 2020 | |
| Pseudonym | MC Lively |
| Birth name | Michael Sani Amanesi |
| Born | August 14, 1992 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Ideal Nursery and Primary School Moremi High School |
| Alma mater | Obafemi Awolowo University |
| Years active | 2015-present |
| Genres | Comedy, Acting |
Early life and education edit
MC Lively was born in Osun State, southwest Nigeria. He attended Ideal Nursery and Primary School and Moremi High School.[4] After secondary school, he attended Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied law and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 2016,[4] which he had turned down to pursue comedy.[5]
Comedy career and film edit
He began his comedy career in 2015, came into the limelight through his funny skits "Agidi" where he talked about events and real life issues happening in Nigeria.[6]
MC Lively has performed alongside other comedians, such as Akpororo, Igosave, among others.[7] He featured in the movie Seven and Half Date (2018). In the movie he played the role of James, Bisola's second date. He also starred as Dele in the 2020 comedy Fate of Alakada[8] and featured in the 2022 film Survivors.[9]
Awards edit
- Royal African Youth Leadership award given by the Ooni of Ife[10]
- City People Music Award for Comedy Act of the Year[11]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Mc Lively: I Didn't Study Law Because I Wanted to Practice it". Thisdaylive. 2019-06-01. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "My mum beat me so much I thought she adopted me –Mc Lively". punchng.com. 2018-12-08. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "'IWas Bounced From Alibaba's Show In 2017' – MC Lively". thenet.ng. 2018-07-13. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ a b Akintola, Akinbode (2018-08-18). "Been a lawyer has made me a smart comedian-MC Lively". dailytimes.ng. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Everything you should know about the life experience of OAU Lawyer turn Comedian, Mc Lively". insideoau.com. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2020-12-12.
- ^ "10 Nigerian comedians who became popular on Instagram". pmnewsnigeria.com. 2019-12-11. Retrieved 2020-05-01.
- ^ "Akpororo, MC Lively, Terry G, Small Doctor Others Thrilled Akure Residents at LaffMattazz With Maltina". nigeriacommunicationsweek.com.ng. 2019-06-15. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ Emma Ossy Isidahomen (2020-01-30). "Fate of Alakada Movie to Have Star-Studded Cast, to Premiere April 10". afrimovieshub.com. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
- ^ "Movie Premiere: Mr Macaroni, Broda Shaggi, Mc lively star in 'Survivor'". Vanguard News. 2022-06-27. Retrieved 2022-07-30.
- ^ "MC Lively Biography & Net Worth (2024) - Nigerian Queries". 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ "MC Lively Biography & Net Worth (2024) - Nigerian Queries". 2020-09-28. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
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