Nedu Wazobia

Nedu Wazobia
Born	Chinedu Ani Emmanuel (1982-08-05) 5 August 1982 (age 43)
Other names	Nkechi, Officer Jato, Alhaji Musa
Occupation(s)	On-air personality, comedian, actor, presenter, events compere
Organization	Wazobia FM
Spouse	Uzoamaka Ohiri (married 2013-2018)

Nedu Wazobia (born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel on 5 August 1982) is a Nigerian radio personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian, and content creator.

Early life and career

Nedu Wazobia was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He studied accounting at Madonna University in Elele Okija, Anambra State. He then participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, where he worked as an on-air personality at a radio station in Jigawa. After working as a site manager in Abuja for two years, he moved to Lagos and joined Wazobia FM as a broadcaster, where he became known by the name "Nedu Wazobia."

In media

He has created recurring characters in his online comedy content, including Sister Nkechi, Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord, and Officer Jato ^[1] in social media comedy skits. He co-hosted the podcast Honest Bunch, alongside Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne, which discussed topics relevant to millennial and Gen Z audiences. He left the podcast in early 2025 amid a controversy. ^[2]

Personal life

He married Uzoamaka Ohiri in 2013, and the couple had three children before separating after five years.

Filmography

• Who Cheats More (2017) as Baidoka
• Isoken (2017)
• Meet the In-Laws (2017)
• Boss of All Bosses (2018) ^[3]
• King of Boys (2018) ^[4]
• Chief Daddy (2018) ^[5] as Joro D.
• Flatmates (2018) ^[6]
• Makate Must Sell (2019) as Pastor[[
• Papa Benji (2020)
• Ejiro's Lust (2021) as Fred
• Inside Life (2022) as Funky Yaro
• Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022) as Joro D.

Brands and endorsements

Nedu is a brand influencer. ^[7] He serves as a brand ambassador for MTN, Fidelity Bank, Quickteller, and Sun Lottery. ^[8]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Film	Result	Ref
2023	Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards	Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series	Inside Life	Nominated	[9] [10]

External links

• OfficialNeduTV's channel on YouTube

References

1. "Nedu Wazobia hunts for talents on campuses". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
2. Akhimien, Nosakhale (14 February 2025). "VDM: Nedu Wazobia bows to pressure, quits Honest Bunch Podcast". Premium Times. Retrieved 19 April 2025.
3. "Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwo, uAkpororo, Nedu, star in Boss Of All Bosses". 7 June 2018.
4. "The King is Here! Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys' starring Sola Sobowale, and Adesua Etomi to Premiere Tomorrow, October 21st". 20 October 2018.
5. "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". www.pulse.ng. 10 December 2018.
6. "A Different Kind Of Flatmates". 26 September 2017.
7. "The Rise of the Influencers". 27 January 2019.
8. "PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, KCEE, others obtain endorsement certificates from MTN". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 May 2015.
9. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.^{[ permanent dead link ]}
10. "Tobi Bakre clinches Best Actor at AMVCA 2023 for 'Brotherhood'". Vanguard News. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.