Sydney Talker

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Sydney Talker
Birth nameSydney Egere Talker
Born(1996-01-26)26 January 1996
[Delta State]], Nigeria
Medium
  • Film
  • Director
  • Actor
  • Content Creator
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater University of Benin (UNIBEN)
Years active2016–present
Website Sydney Talker on YouTube

Sydney Egere, (born 26 January 1996), professionally known as Sydney Talker, is a Nigerian media personality, comedian and actor. [1] He is the founder and CEO of Neville Records, [2] [3] and nominated for the 25 Under 25 Award organized by SME100 Africa. [4]

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Early life and education

Born in Edo State, Nigeria and raised by a single mother, [2] Talker received his primary and secondary education in Benin. He then went on to acquire a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of Benin. [2]

Career

Talker's career started in 2016, by creating and uploading comedy skits on his social media channels, especially Instagram. His comedy skit "The Poor Power Supply" gained him fame in 2016. [2] He was nominated in the 2020 edition of the 25 Under 25 Awards organized by SME100 Africa. [4] Talker also starred in the Nollywood musical film LOUD (2020). He was dubbed the Nigerian Mr Bean [5] and has been frequently referred to as the Towel Guy. [6]

On 20 January 2022, Talker announced the launch of his record label, Neville Records, in an Instagram post. [3] [7] He also unveiled his first signing Khaid on the same day. [8] Khaid released his first major debut single, "With You", on January 28, 2022. Khaid's debut EP, DIVERSITY, followed thereafter in May of that year. Khaid released his second EP Emotions, in September the following year. [9]

Criticism

Talker has been criticized on social media for conniving with fellow skit maker Carter Efe to claim ownership of Berri Tiga's song by trying to pay him off. [10] [11]

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References

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  3. 1 2 "Sydney Talker launches Neville Records, announces first act, Khaid". Pulse Nigeria. 20 January 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  4. 1 2 "Kiki Osinbajo, Taaooma, Kumi Juba, Captain E, Sydney Talker Others nominated for Nigeria's 25 under 25 Awards". YNaija. 28 August 2020. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  5. ↑ "Sydney Talker's biography: Age, state of origin, net worth". 27 April 2022.
  6. ↑ "Sydney Talker's bio: Age, real name, state of origin, net worth, girlfriend, comedy". 28 April 2022.
  7. ↑ "Comedian Sydney Talker launches record label The Nation Newspaper". 21 January 2022. Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  8. ↑ "Comedian Sydney Talker launches record label - P.M. News" . Retrieved 23 September 2022.
  9. ↑ Khaid on Celebrates DIVERSITY EP, Neville's second EP release
  10. ↑ "Machala: "Is it for Suya?" Knocks as singer says he was offered N100k as payoff". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
  11. ↑ "Machala: Carter Efe, Berri Tiga clash over song rights". Premium Times Nigeria. 16 September 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2022.
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