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Gbenga Adeyinka

b. 1968

Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC

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Born 1968. Gbenga Adeyinka is a Nigerian actor, comedian and producer.

Gbenga Adeyinka (born 7 May 1968) is a Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC. He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).

Education Adeyinka attended University of Lagos, where he studied English.

Career Adeyinka worked as a corporate affairs manager in the engineering firm. He became popular with his "shine shine bobo" promo for Star Game Show, he has also anchored television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DStv. He speaks various Nigerian languages.

Professional life Adeyinka has anchored many wedding programmes and events, in and outside Nigeria. He is also the first to publish a comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz. After the show toured around southwest states, it finally returned to Lagos.

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Education
University of Lagos

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Who is Gbenga Adeyinka?

Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC

When was Gbenga Adeyinka born?

Gbenga Adeyinka was born on 7 May 1968 in Nigeria.

What is Gbenga Adeyinka's occupation?

Gbenga Adeyinka is an actor, comedian and producer.

What nationality is Gbenga Adeyinka?

Gbenga Adeyinka is Nigerian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gbenga Adeyinka

· Wikidata: Q27656219

· DBpedia: Gbenga Adeyinka

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