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| Born | Enorense Victory 17 December 2014 Benin City, Nigeria | ||||||
| Nationality | Nigerian | ||||||
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| Also known as | Abeg Shift | ||||||
| Years active | 2021–present | ||||||
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| Subscribers | 270,000 | ||||||
| Total views | 53.3 million | ||||||
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Kiriku (born 17 December 2014), also known as Enorense Victory, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator and child actor. [2] [3]
Kiriku is of Benin descent from Edo State, south-south Nigeria. [4] He is part Urhobo tribe. [5] [6] [7] He is the brother to Umbrella Boy, who is also his manager [8] [7] and is the last child of a family of four siblings. [9]
He is recognized for his use of the phrase "abeg shift" and his preference for wearing t-shirts that are larger than his size in his skits. [10] He came into the limelight after his skits were posted severally by Instablog9ja and Tunde Ednut. He started his career in his hometown, Benin City, before moving to Lagos - which is Nigeria's entertainment capital - to continue pursuing a career in comedy. He has had collaborative works with Broda Shaggi, Mr Funny and Iyanya. He has also had comedy collaborative works with Officer Woos and Cute Abiola. [11] He was called the most sought-after child comic actor in Nigeria by The Sun. [12] [13]
Kiriku began his career in the entertainment industry [14] at the age of four, creating comedy skits that quickly gained popularity on social media platforms. His talent and enthusiasm caught the attention of industry professionals, leading to collaborations with prominent Nigerian comedians such as Broda Shaggi, Oga Sabinus, Adeyemi Elesho, and Sir Balo.
Kiriku won the award for the Breakout Social Content Creator of the Year 2022 at the Net.ng awards. [15] [16]
Kiriku's accomplishments include:
- Winning the NET Honours [17] 2022 Breakout Content Creator award
- Endorsement deals with prominent brands such as DPrince Builders, Homewin NG, PU Exchange, and Octa FX
- Amassing a massive social media following, with over 1.3 million followers on Instagram, 231,000 subscribers on YouTube, and 3.4 million followers on TikTok
Kiriku alongside his brother bought two Mercedes Benz cars for their parents in 2022, as a token of appreciation. [18] [19] Citing his reason for buying a car for his parents as being that his father's car had become too old and faulty over the years, and he had always dreamed of getting his father a new car once he had the financial capacity to. [20]
Kiriku's breakthrough came with his signature catchphrase, "abeg shift," which became a viral sensation across Nigeria and beyond. His oversized t-shirts and energetic performances further solidified his status as a fan favorite. With his brother, Umbrella Boy, [21] as his manager, Kiriku's career continues to soar.
Kiriku uses his platform to support various charitable initiatives, inspiring young fans and promoting positivity. His influence extends beyond the entertainment industry, showcasing the potential of young talent in Nigeria.
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