Layi Wasabi

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Layi Wasabi
Birth nameIsaac Ayomide Olayiwola
Born (1998-07-11) 11 July 1998 (age 26)
Osun State, Nigeria
Medium
  • comedy
  • film
  • television
NationalityNigerian
EducationDegree Holder
Alma mater Bowen University
Years active2017–present
Genres
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Isaac Olayiwola, better known by the stage name Layi Wasabi, is a Nigerian comedian and actor. [1]

He won the award for Best Content Creator at the 2024 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [2]

His acting credits include roles in Aníkúlápó and Adire , the latter of which took ₦31 million at the box office. [3]

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References

  1. "Layi Wasabi: Content creator clear why im no dey use naked women for skit". BBC News Pidgin. 2024-04-22. Retrieved 2024-05-12.
  2. "Video: Layi Wasabi wins Best Content Creator at AMVCA, drops joke on stage". Vanguard.
  3. "Skit-star Layi Wasabi breaks into Nollywood with top blockbuster titles". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2024-03-09. Retrieved 2024-05-12.