Gbenga Adeyinka
Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi-award-winning 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).[1]
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| Born | 7 May 1968 Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) |
| Occupation | Comedian |
| Spouse(s) | Abiola Adewunmi Adeyinka
(m. 1996) |
Education
Gbenga Adeyinka attended University of Lagos, where he studied English.[2]
Career
Gbenga 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.[2]
Personal life
Gbenga Adeyinka is married to Mrs Abiola Adeyinka, and they have three children.[3]
Professional life
Gbenga has anchored many wedding programmes and events in and outside Nigeria. He is also the first to publish comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz.[2] He decided to go into farming in august as he started a new food company Aduni Adeyinka foods in August 2020 during the Covd-19 pandemic.[4]
References
- https://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/12/gbenga-adeyinka-versatile-mc-path-greatness/amp/
- Amagiya, Florence. "Gbenga Adeyinka: Versatile MC on the path of Greatness". vanguardngr.com. Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- Ezzina, Bosah. "Gbenga Adeyinka's Wife, Abiola Reflects On Her Life @ 50 + Their 21yr Marriage". Retrieved 21 October 2016.
- Thewill, Ng. "Gbenga Adeyinka Goes Into Farming, Baking As COVID-19 Hurts Entertainment Industry". thewillnigeria.com. Thewill Media. Retrieved 21 August 2020.