The Nigerian Hustle

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Edem Dorothy Ossai is the founder and Executive Director of Mentoring Assistance for Youths and Entrepreneurs Initiaive (MAYEIN). In this part, we talk about the childhood observations and experiences that led to her advocacy work, and culminated in the founding of MAYEIN.

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We conclude by talking about Lafup's philanthropy, the charity work he does every December, and how when he's not being a performer, he's trying to change the lives of society's neglected.

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Here, we talk about how comedians deal with hecklers and disruptors, and how some social issues can be a double edged sword when trying to make people laugh.

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In Part 3, Lafup talks about his first big payday; which was the moment he realized just how much money he could make as a comedian, and the types of shows he prioritizes. We also ask about the language he prefers to perform in, and whether any subjects are off limits for him as a comedian.

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In this Part, we talk about Lafup's first shows at the University of Ibadan, work he did on TV and the radio in the mid 2000s, and how he became Ali Baba's protege.

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Segun "Lafup" Ogundipe is a comedian, MC, actor and writer. In the first part of our discussion, we talk about the early days of his career... clown costumes, roadshows, children's parties, etc. We also talk about how covid lockdowns and regulations have changed the art and business of comedy for him and other comedians over the last two years.