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]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Promise Kelvin Anagbogu |
| Born | May 4th 1995 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Origin | Anambra |
| Occupation | Actor
Comedian Youtuber |
| Years active | 2019-present |
Early life
editPromise Kelvin Anagbogu was born on 4 May 1995 in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State but originally hails from Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.[1]
Career
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Kelvin's career as a comedian started in 2019. As a child, he dreamt of becoming a professional footballer,[3] but his mother made him see the possibility of venturing into comedy because of his ability to make people laugh.[4][5]
He first started comedy by posting short skits on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. In 2020, he officially debuted his first comedy video which earned him the nickname "Lord of Lies".[6]
In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma.[7] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year.[8]
He has continued his career as a content creator and actor, releasing several big films and series starring other celebrities and famous Nollywood actors. He has quickly become one of the biggest content creators not only Nigeria but in Africa. He has amassed over 10 million followers across his platforms with over 500 million views and counting.
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | The Skit Makers Award | Best Male | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | DENSA | Social Comedian of The Year | Won | [10][11] |
| Nigeria Choice Awards | Best Content Creator | Won | [8] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "When I tell people my age, they're shocked – Lord Lamba". Vanguard News.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ^ "'My mother gave me the idea I'll be a good comedian', - Lord Lamba". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba". Independent Newspaper.
- ^ Kareem, Toluwalope (2020-03-07). "My skits not just for laughs, they teach lessons too –Lord Lamba". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Stars shine bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ a b Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech after winning the Nigeria Choice Awards". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Omotoso, Olumide. "Lord Lamba in The Skit Maker Awards Best Male Skit Maker". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Ojugbana, Victoria. "DENSA Awards 2021: Outstanding Personalities, Professionals In Media Industry Honoured". Independent Newspaper.
- ^ "Lord Lamba and others bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-20.