His parents named him Adebayo Ajibola, but to his numerous fans, he is Holy Mallam, and one of Nigeria’s most popular comedians. Holy Mallam, who just clocked 10 years in the comedy business, tells ’NONYE BEN-NWANKWO about his journey so far and his humble beginning
How it all started
People used to say I was funny. I didn’t feel so. But then, I know my mother is a very funny woman. I wouldn’t know if I took it from her. I used to attend one church at Okokomaiko, Lagos. I was born into a white garment church, but in 1996, I joined one church called I am in Charge. I blended with the church and eventually, I became a bona fide member. The likes of Alarm Blow and Ultimate Mallam used to come to the church. Eventually, my friends pushed and pushed me till I was given a slot to perform in church one night. When I was younger, I used to watch the Sunny Side of Life. There was a Hausa character in the soap. He inspired me so I decided to take up that kind of character. The comedy industry was already saturated with Wafi (Warri) people then. I decided to be different. Fortunately, people laughed at my jokes that night. If they hadn’t laughed, I don’t think I would have been here today.
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