Lord Lamba
| Lord Lamba | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Promise Kelvin Anagbogu |
| Medium |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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]
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.
Career
[edit]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.[6] In 2020, he officially debuted his first comedy video which earned him the nickname "Lord of Lies".[7]
In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma.[8] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year.[9]
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Skit Makers Award | Best Male | Nominated | [10] |
| 2021 | DENSA | Social Comedian of The Year | Won | [11][12] |
| Nigeria Choice Awards | Best Content Creator | Won | [9] |
See also
[edit]References
[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.
- ^ Alao, Biodun (2021-08-02). "30 most popular African comedians making waves". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ 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.