Simplice Behanzin, popularly known by his stage name Pipi Wobaho, is a Beninese singer, comedian and actor. He is the founding member of the 'Sèmako Wobaho theater and cinema company'.[1]
Pipi Wobaho | |
|---|---|
| Born | Simplice Behanzin |
| Nationality | Beninese |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, singer, Actor |
| Years active | 1987–present |
Personal life edit
Wobaho was born in Cotonou, Benin.
Career edit
He began his theater career with his brother Arnaud Behanzin and Dah Houawé. In 1987, they formed a group formerly called "Gbenonkpo". It is a theater and cinema company bringing together several Beninese actors.
He is also a popular actor in Beninese theater and cinema. In 2003, Wobaho along with his closest friend Pierre Zinko aka Wet Elephant founded the "Sèmako Wobaho theater and cinema company" to improve the quality of Beninese cinema and theater. Their collaboration leads to several theatrical works on the Beninese scene. However, they broke up in 2013.[2] In 2008, the company produced popular film If it was you?, a series resulting from a collaboration with several other Beninese comedians. In 2012, the Sèmako Wobaho duo made the film Capricious Apprentice.
Wobaho is a specialist in traditional "Akonhou" music. In 2011, he released an album called Akonhou djobé. He acted in two popular films Sorry (continued) and New Dot Method, which is a video album of two films at 1000F Cfa, presented by Agbafafa production.[3]
In November 2014, Wobaho was elected to the Ministry of Culture. Later in 2015, he was elected as head of the National Commission for the Fight against Piracy.[4][5]
Filmography edit
| Year | Film | Roles | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | If It Was You? | ||
| 2008 | Vicious Daddy | ||
| 2008 | Temptation of Faith | ||
| 2008 | Black Wink | ||
| 2009 | The Adulterous Woman | ||
| 2009 | Glossomodo Debate | ||
| 2009 | Hot Baba | ||
| 2009 | The Box Law | ||
| 2009 | Rudeness | ||
| 2009 | Crazy Emotion | ||
| 2010 | The Wrath of the Fisherman | ||
| 2010 | Scandal Home | ||
| 2010 | Bulky Visitor | ||
| 2011 | Ah Men 2! | ||
| 2011 | Scandal At Home | ||
| 2011 | Grandpa JP | ||
| 2012 | Capricious Apprentice |
References edit
- ^ "Pipi Wobaho bio". Music in Africa. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Apparent divorce between Simplice Béhanzin and Pierre Zinko: What would become of the company Sèmako Wobaho without Pipi and Elephant together?". construirelebenin. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "Pipi Wobaho offers the film "new dot method"". henrimorgan. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "We're ready for work, but it's the money that's blocking us". jaimelaculture. Retrieved 5 October 2020.
- ^ "National Commission against Piracy (CNLP): Pipi Wobaho installed in his functions of president". levenementprecis. Retrieved 5 October 2020.