Godwin Komone better known by his stage name Gordons is a Nigerian comedian, musician and actor.[1][2][3] He is also the host of the comedy series Comedy Clinic[4][5]
| Godwin Konome | |
|---|---|
| Pseudonym | Gordons |
| Birth name | Godwin Konome |
| Born | 15 January |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | Delta State University |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Satire |
| Subject(s) |
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Early life edit
Gordons is a native of Warri in Delta State in Nigeria and spent most of his formative years there. According to him, his parents separated when he was 3 months old and was raised by his grandmother. Both his parents after separation later went on to remarry.[6][7][8][9][10]
Education and career edit
Gordons is a graduate of Delta State University where he studied Integrated science. He started out his music in the choir at World of Life Bible Church[6][11] and later was part of the music group DC Envoys before his foray into comedy[12] which he started in 2005 when he moved to Lagos from Warri.[13]
Debt controversy edit
In 2016, Gordons was accused by the Chairman of The Bank club, Abuja, Kehinde Adegbite who is also known as Mallam Yankee that he was being owed 400,000 naira.[14] However, Gordons later clarified that the issue has been resolved between both parties.[15]
Personal life edit
Comedian Gordons is currently married and has five children[12][6] with his wife who he dated while they were both at Delta State University.
References edit
- ^ "Watching Eagles make me depressed – Comedian, Gordons". Punch Newspapers. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Stand-up comedy saved people from depression during COVID-19 lockdown –Gordons". Punch Newspapers. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (16 January 2021). "Okowa felicitates ace comedian, Gordons at 50". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "I Am Still A Doctor Of Comedy Clinic – Gordons". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ vanguard (2 May 2013). "I won't mind becoming a Pastor – Gordons". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Online, Tribune (23 June 2018). "Married men are more sexually attractive than single men —Gordons, Comedian". Tribune Online. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Comedian Gordons' mum gets married at 72". Punch Newspapers. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "72-year-old mother of comedian, Gordons, gets married". TheCable Lifestyle. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Gordons Celebrates His Mother Who Got Married At Age 72 – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (8 November 2021). "Comedian Gordons' mother weds at 72". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (1 September 2018). "INTERVIEW: Why I speak out about Nigeria and its frustrations – Gordons". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ a b sunnews (3 November 2017). "How my wife copes with my female friends –Gordons, comedian". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "My Parents Wanted Me Dead Because I Was Born with 7 Teeth – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Ogbeche, Danielle (21 April 2016). "Comedian Gordons is a debtor, stinks with arrogance – Mallam Yankee". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Ogbeche, Danielle (16 May 2016). "Debt allegation: I have settled with Mallam Yankee – Comedian Gordons". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.