SLK (comedian)

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SLK
Birth nameOluwaponmile Salako
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • film
  • television
  • Content Creator
NationalityNigerian
Years active2009–present
Genres Comedy
Notable works and rolesTeetotaler

Oluwaponmile Salako, better known by the stage name SLK, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor and compere. [1] He started comedy professionally in December 2009 and is also known for the character "Boda Wasiu". In May 2023, he debuted his comedy titled "Teetotaler" on Netflix. [2] [3]

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Career

In 2016, Salako introduced the skit-character "Boda Wasiu", where he calls out famous people while addressing social issues. [4]

His first standup comedy special "Thank God I'm Funny (TGIF)" was a live show which was held on 23 November 2018. [5] The live show featured guest appearances from comedians Bovi, Alibaba Akpobome and Basketmouth. It premiered in cinemas on 26 July 2019. In the same year, his film "Change: The Legend of the Street" was included in Moët & Chandon's "Shorties" collection of short films by new filmmakers. [6]

In April 2023, he announced the debut of his second comedy special "Teetotaler" on Netflix. [7] [8] The comedy addressed socio-cultural issues in Africa like rape, politics and monarchy. [9] [10]

He has featured in several movies including "It's Her Day", "Becoming Abi" and "Daluchi".

Filmography

Awards/nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2017 The Future Awards Africa Comedian of the yearNominated [15]
2015Naija FM Comedy AwardsUpcoming comedian of the yearNominated [16]

References

  1. ↑ "New generation of comedians (2)". Encomium Magazine. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  2. ↑ "SLKomedy to debut comedy special 'Teetotaler' on Netflix". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  3. ↑ "Watch Teetotaler | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  4. ↑ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-09-21). "My religious mum accuses me of always lying on stage –Comedian SLK". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  5. ↑ "SLK to headline his stand up comedy special tagged "Thank God I'm Funny" (TGIF) on Friday November 23". 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  6. ↑ Amodeni, Adunni (2019-03-04). "The Moët & Chandon Film Gala with Filmhouse presents: The Shorties". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  7. ↑ "SLK Set For 2nd Comedy Special, Teetotaler". Independent Newspaper.
  8. ↑ "3 important things SLK gets right with Netflix comedy special 'Teetotaler'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  9. ↑ agbetiloye (2023-05-19). "SLK's Teetotaler: Laughing all the way to Netflix". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  10. ↑ Mkhize, Nonku (2023-04-07). "Nigerian Comedy Special 'Teetotaler' Set To Premiere On Netflix This Month". Broadcast Media Africa (BMA). Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  11. ↑ "It's Her Day". Businessday NG. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  12. ↑ "A Case Of Free Will (2017), TV". tv24.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  13. ↑ TuriDee (2020-08-30). "Watch BellaRose Okojie & Olu 'SLK' Salako In The First Episode of Ama Psalmist's New Mini-Series 'During Ever After'" . Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  14. ↑ "Watch Becoming Abi | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  15. ↑ "The Future Awards Africa 2017 Nominees". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
  16. ↑ Showemimo, Adedayo (2015-11-23). "Naija FM comedy awards: FULL list of WINNERS". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
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