Gordons (comedian)
| Godwin Konome | |
|---|---|
| Pseudonym | Gordons |
| Birth name | Godwin Konome |
| Born | 15 January |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Bachelor of Science |
| Alma mater | Delta State University |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Genres | Satire |
| Subject(s) |
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Godwin Komone better known by his stage name Gordons is a Nigerian comedian, musician and actor.[1][2][3] He is also the host of the comedy series Comedy Clinic[4][5]
Early life
[edit]Gordons is a native of Warri in Delta State in Nigeria and spent most of his formative years there. According to him, his parents separated when he was 3 months old and was raised by his grandmother. Both his parents after separation later went on to remarry.[6][7][8][9][10]
Education and career
[edit]Gordons is a graduate of Delta State University where he studied Integrated science. He started out his music in the choir at World of Life Bible Church[6][11] and later was part of the music group DC Envoys before his foray into comedy[12] which he started in 2005 when he moved to Lagos from Warri.[13]
Debt controversy
[edit]In 2016, Gordons was accused by the Chairman of The Bank club, Abuja, Kehinde Adegbite who is also known as Mallam Yankee that he was being owed 400,000 naira.[14] However, Gordons later clarified that the issue had been resolved between both parties.[15]
Personal life
[edit]Comedian Gordons is currently married and has five children[12][6] with his wife who he dated while they were both at Delta State University.
References
[edit]- ^ "Watching Eagles make me depressed – Comedian, Gordons". Punch Newspapers. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Stand-up comedy saved people from depression during COVID-19 lockdown –Gordons". Punch Newspapers. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Jeremiah, Urowayino (16 January 2021). "Okowa felicitates ace comedian, Gordons at 50". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "I Am Still A Doctor Of Comedy Clinic – Gordons". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ vanguard (2 May 2013). "I won't mind becoming a Pastor – Gordons". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ a b c Online, Tribune (23 June 2018). "Married men are more sexually attractive than single men —Gordons, Comedian". Tribune Online. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "Comedian Gordons' mum gets married at 72". Punch Newspapers. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "72-year-old mother of comedian, Gordons, gets married". TheCable Lifestyle. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "Gordons Celebrates His Mother Who Got Married At Age 72 – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Okonofua, Odion (8 November 2021). "Comedian Gordons' mother weds at 72". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (1 September 2018). "INTERVIEW: Why I speak out about Nigeria and its frustrations – Gordons". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ a b sunnews (3 November 2017). "How my wife copes with my female friends –Gordons, comedian". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ "My Parents Wanted Me Dead Because I Was Born with 7 Teeth – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Ogbeche, Danielle (21 April 2016). "Comedian Gordons is a debtor, stinks with arrogance – Mallam Yankee". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ^ Ogbeche, Danielle (16 May 2016). "Debt allegation: I have settled with Mallam Yankee – Comedian Gordons". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.