Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke, known by his stage name Igosave (born 20 May 1979) is a Nigerian comedian from Delta State, Nigeria. who had organized different shows, such as Igosave Unusual.[1]

Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke
PseudonymIgosave
Born(1979-05-20)20 May 1979
Delta State, Nigeria
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
Genres
Subject(s)
Websitewww.igosave.tv

Early life and education

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Otaghware Otas Onodjayeke was born in Warri,[2] Delta State, Nigeria in 1979.[3] He went to Aileru Primary School and Essi Secondary School. After secondary school, he attended the Polytechnic Auchi, where he studied painting and general art. He finished an NYSC degree at the University of Lagos.[4][5]

Comedy career

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Igosave first performed comedy at the Nite of a 1000 Laughs show, organized by Opa Williams.[6] During the show, he worked alongside other comedians, such as I Go Dye, bovi, Buchi (comedian), Basketmouth, Ali Baba, Teju Babyface, and others.[7] His annual Igosave Unusual show has held all throughout Nigeria.[8]

Awards

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Pink Awards Nigeria Comedy of the year[9]
Akwaba Awards Ghana Comedy of the year[10]
Daniel Merit Award Best Youth Comedian
NDDA Award Comedian of the year

References

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  1. ^ Nigeria films (19 May 2013). "Comedian, 'I Go Save' Buys Range Rover For Birthday [Pictures]". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 7 June 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2013.
  2. ^ ireportersTV (21 May 2013). "Governor Oshiomole Parties with I Go Save". ireportersTV. Retrieved 21 May 2013.
  3. ^ TONY OGAGA ERHARIEFE (30 November 2013). "I GO SAVE: I'm ready for marriage now". Sunnewsonline. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  4. ^ Nigeria Films (5 February 2014). "Comedian I Go Save new born Baby and mother Gets discharged from the hospital". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 5 February 2014.
  5. ^ View Nigeria (23 September 2014). "Comedian Igosave Baby Aliana Sure growing up so fast [SEE PHOTO]". Clems. Retrieved 23 September 2014.
  6. ^ Naija Moyor (12 July 2012). "Comedian I Go Save Acquires Multi Million Naira Home in Germany". Naija Moyor. Archived from the original on 28 July 2012. Retrieved 12 July 2012.
  7. ^ Dailyindependentnig (19 August 2012). "I will quit comedy the day I run out of jokes –I Go Save". Dailyindependentnig. Archived from the original on 14 October 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  8. ^ Adie Vanessa Offiong (9 November 2013). "You can't treat comedy like music – I Go Save". Weeklytrust. Retrieved 9 November 2013.
  9. ^ igosaveTV (11 December 2013). "FUNNY SKIT I GO SAVE THE EXPERT". igosaveTV. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  10. ^ Chicbenita (15 May 2013). "Photo: I Go Save And I Go Dye- Up Chelsea". Ogusbaba blog. Retrieved 15 May 2013.
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