Lord Lamba
| Lord Lamba | |
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| Birth name | Promise Kelvin Anagbogu |
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| Years active | 2019–present |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
Promise Kelvin Anagbogu (born 4 May, 1995), professionally known as Lord Lamba, is a Nigerian comedian and skit maker.[1] In 2021, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of the year and the DENSA Awards as the Social Media Comedian of the Year.[2]
Career
Lord Lamba's career as a comedian started in 2019.[3][4] Before then, he wanted to be a professional footballer, a dream he nurtured since childhood. However, his mother made him see the possibility of venturing into comedy because of his ability to make people laugh.[5][6]
He first started comedy by posting short skits on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook.[7][8] By 2020, he was fully into the comedy industry and released his first video which earned him the title "Lord of Lies"[9][10]
In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma among others.[11] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year.
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Skit Makers Award | Best Male | Nominated | [12] |
| 2021 | DENSA | Social Comedian of The Year | Won | [13][14] |
| Nigeria Choice Awards | Best Content Creator | Won | [15] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech upon his victory as Nigeria's best content creators of the year". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ "Top 40 Funniest Nigerian Instagram Comedians Of 2023 (Best Naija Comedy Skit Makers On IG and YouTube)". Thedistin. 2023-01-09. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ ernest, Chukwu (2023-06-29). "Top 10 Nigeria comedians that are overcoming 2022 calendar". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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 2023-06-29.
- ^ ernest, Chukwu (2023-06-20). "Top 10 Nigeria comedians that are overcoming 2022 calendar". TrendyHipHop. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Alao, Biodun (2021-08-02). "30 Skit Makers Making Waves On Instagram". 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.
- ^ "Comedian Lord Lamba acquires 4th Mercedes Benz - P.M. News". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Omotoso, Olumide. "WATUVOTE - Lord Lamba in The Skit Maker Awards Best Male Skit Maker". WATUVOTE. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Ojugbana, Victoria. "DENSA Awards 2021: Outstanding Personalities, Professionals In Media Industry Honoured". Independent Newspaper.
- ^ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-09-07). "Stars shine bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ^ Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech upon his victory as Nigeria's". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.