Lord Lamba

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Lord Lamba
Birth namePromise Kelvin Anagbogu
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
  • Content Creator
Years active2019–present
NationalityNigerian

Promise Kelvin Anagbogu (born 4 May 1995), [1] professionally known as Lord Lamba or Lord of Lies, is a Nigerian comedian and skit maker. [2]

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Early life

Promise Kelvin Anagbogu was born on 4 May 1995 in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State but originally hails from Anambra State, southeast Nigeria. [1] He acquired his primary school education at Fountain of Life Primary School and his secondary education at Rose Secondary School, Lagos State, southwest Nigeria.

Career

Kelvin's career as a comedian started in 2019. As a child, he dreamt of becoming a professional footballer, [3] but his mother made him see the possibility of venturing into comedy because of his ability to make people laugh. [4] [5]

He first started comedy by posting short skits on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. [6] In 2020, he officially debuted his first comedy video which earned him the nickname "Lord of Lies". [7]

In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma. [8] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year. [9]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2023The Skit Makers AwardBest MaleNominated [10]
2021DENSASocial Comedian of The YearWon [11] [12]
Nigeria Choice AwardsBest Content CreatorWon [9]

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References

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  2. ↑ Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech as he emerges Nigeria's best comedian of the year". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
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  5. ↑ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba". Independent Newspaper.
  6. ↑ Alao, Biodun (2021-08-02). "30 most popular African comedians making waves". City People Magazine. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  7. ↑ Kareem, Toluwalope (2020-03-07). "My skits not just for laughs, they teach lessons too –Lord Lamba". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  8. ↑ "Stars shine bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
  9. 1 2 Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech after winning the Nigeria Choice Awards". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  10. ↑ Omotoso, Olumide. "Lord Lamba in The Skit Maker Awards Best Male Skit Maker" . Retrieved 2023-06-20.
  11. ↑ Ojugbana, Victoria. "DENSA Awards 2021: Outstanding Personalities, Professionals In Media Industry Honoured". Independent Newspaper.
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