Lord Lamba

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Lord Lamba
Birth namePromise Kelvin Anagbogu
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
  • Content Creator
Years active2019–present
NationalityNigerian

Promise Kelvin Anagbogu (born 4 May 1995),[1] professionally known as Lord Lamba or Lord of Lies, is a Nigerian comedian and skit maker.[2][3][4]

Early life[edit]

Promise Kelvin Anagbogu was born on 4 May 1995 in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State but originally hails from Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.[1] He acquired his primary school education at Fountain of Life Primary School and his secondary education at Rose Secondary School, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.[5]

Career[edit]

Kelvin's career as a comedian started in 2019. As a child, he dreamt of becoming a professional footballer,[6] but his mother made him see the possibility of venturing into comedy because of his ability to make people laugh.[7][8]

He first started comedy by posting short skits on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.[9][10] In 2020, he officially debuted his first comedy video which earned him the nickname "Lord of Lies".[11][12]

In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma.[13] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year.[14]

Awards and nominations[edit]

Year Award Category Result Ref
2023 The Skit Makers Award Best Male Nominated [15]
2021 DENSA Social Comedian of The Year Won [16][17]
Nigeria Choice Awards Best Content Creator Won [14]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "When I tell people my age, they're shocked – Lord Lamba". Vanguard News.
  2. ^ Oloruni, Sola (2021-08-18). "Lord Lamba shares throwback video of when he auditioned for BBNaija in 2019". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  3. ^ Alake, Olumide (2023-05-17). ""No be skit money be this o": Lord Lamba causes a buzz with new Lamborghini". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  4. ^ Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech as he emerges Nigeria's best comedian of the year". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  5. ^ "Lord Lamba Biography | Age | Net worth | Commedy Skits| Naijabiography". Naijabiography Media. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  6. ^ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
  7. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2020-07-30). "'My mother gave me the idea I'll be a good comedian', - Lord Lamba". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  8. ^ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba". Independent Newspaper.
  9. ^ ernest, Chukwu (2023-06-20). "Top 10 Nigeria comedians that are overcoming 2022 calendar". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  10. ^ Alao, Biodun (2021-08-02). "30 most popular African comedians making waves". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  11. ^ "Comedian Lord Lamba acquires 4th Mercedes Benz - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  12. ^ Kareem, Toluwalope (2020-03-07). "My skits not just for laughs, they teach lessons too –Lord Lamba". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  13. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-09-07). "Stars shine bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  14. ^ a b Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech after winning the Nigeria Choice Awards". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  15. ^ Omotoso, Olumide. "Lord Lamba in The Skit Maker Awards Best Male Skit Maker". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  16. ^ Ojugbana, Victoria. "DENSA Awards 2021: Outstanding Personalities, Professionals In Media Industry Honoured". Independent Newspaper.
  17. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-09-07). "Lord Lamba and others bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-20.