Comedian Ijoba Lande Sees Career Soar After Davido Shares Viral Skit

 

Nigerian comedian Ganiyu Morufu, widely recognized as Ijoba Lande, experienced a surge in popularity after Afrobeats icon Davido shared one of his comedy skits on Instagram. The clip, featuring Lande comically proclaiming in Yoruba his lack of need for motivation, rapidly spread across social media platforms, morphing into a widely shared meme.

The skit's unexpected virality sparked an outpouring of reactions online, but none more memorable than Ijoba Lande's own. A video capturing the comedian's exuberant response has also gone viral, showing him leaping from his car onto a busy street, overwhelmed with joy. The comedian's unrestrained celebration has resonated with fans, further amplifying the skit's reach.

Davido's Instagram story, which featured the comedic clip, served as a significant boost for Lande's career. The endorsement from the internationally acclaimed artist has exposed Lande's work to a broader audience, leading to increased visibility and engagement.

He wrote:

“@davido post me… is this a dream??? If I’m sleeping, please wake me up… Ori Ade! Baba Imade.”

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