Funnybros

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Born
Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard

(2000-07-26) 26 July 2000 (age 23)
Aba, Abia State
Nationality Nigerian
Education B.Eng Computer Engineering
Alma mater Michael Okpara University of Agriculture
Occupations
  • comedian
  • content creator
Years active2019–present

Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard (born 26 July 2000), known professionally as Funnybros, is a Nigerian comedian and content creator. [1] [2]

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Background and education

Funnybros was born in Aba City, [3] and hails from Amachi Nsulu in Isiala-Ngwa North, Abia State. He studies Computer Engineering at the Michael Okpara University of Agriculture. [4]

Career and recognition

FunnyBros started creating skits in 2019. [5] In an interview with The Sun , he revealed that his passion for acting was ignited through his involvement in his church's drama group. He soon discovered his talent for comedic performances and began creating skits based on events around him. [1] Initially, it was challenging to capture people's attention, and he faced a lot of criticism when he started in the industry. [6] However, over time, his fan base steadily grew, and by 2021, his popularity surged as fans began widely sharing his work on social media, further boosting his rise to fame. [5] He has collaborated with fellow content creators like Mr Funny, Tunde Ednut, and OGB Recent, whom he cited as helping him reach a larger audience. [7]

Funnybros was nominated in the Best Male Skit Maker category of the Legit.ng Awards in 2022. [8] He was featured by The Netng as one of the "Top 10 Skit Makers To Look Out For In 2023." [9] Apart from creating content, he remixed Thank You Garri with OGB Recent in 2023. [10]

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References

  1. 1 2 Rapheal (2021-05-22). "Meet Funny Bros, Nigerian Skit Maker Putting Smiles On". The Sun (Nigeria) . Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  2. ↑ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2022-09-26). "Fast Rising Skit Maker Funny Bros Talks Inspiration, Collaborations & Finding Balance". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  3. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-02-19). ""Many More To Come": Funnybros Trends As He Gets Verified By IG, Fans React". Legit.ng . Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  4. ↑ Nosa, Oke-Hortons (2023-01-25). "Here Are 6 Things To Know About Funnybros". Legit.ng . Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  5. 1 2 "FunnyBros: Biography, Early Life, Age, Career, and Net Worth". Jenpedia. 2024-06-27. Retrieved 2024-07-17.
  6. ↑ "Criticism Helps Me To Improve - Funny Bros". The Guardian (Nigeria) . 2022-09-26. Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  7. ↑ "How Female Fan Proposed To Me – Funny Bros". The Nation (Nigeria) . 26 September 2022.
  8. ↑ Alake, Olumide (2022-12-11). ""His Look Alone Is Enough": Reactions As Sabinus Wins Best Skit Maker Award". Legit.ng . Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  9. ↑ Ogunsunlade, Imisioluwa (2023-01-31). "Top 10 Skit Makers To Look Out For In 2023". The Netng . Retrieved 2023-04-22.
  10. ↑ Anthony, Donesha. "Nigerian Comic Actors, OGB Recent And Funny Bros Tap Into Ghanaian Femcee Ruby Delart's Thank You Garri Vibe". Modern Ghana.


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