Tee A

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Tee A
Birth nameBabatunde Adewale
Born (1974-12-19) December 19, 1974 (age 46)
Alma mater University of Lagos

Babatunde Adewale (born December 19, 1974) professionally known as Tee A is a Nigerian comedian, master of ceremonies, TV show host and content producer. [1] [2]

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Early life and education

Tee A was born in Lagos, Nigeria. He had his primary school education in St. Paul's Anglican primary school Idi oro. Muslin before proceeding to Birch Freeman High School Surulere Lagos and then to the University of Lagos Akoka Yaba Lagos and American Comedy Institute ACI, New York. [3]

Career

Tee A started out as a stand up comedian as an undergraduate in University of Lagos in 1995. He met his mentor Alibaba Akpobome in 1996 and became further inspired to pursue a full-time career in comedy and in the entertainment industry. [4] [5]

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References

  1. "I have no regrets as a comedian". Punch Newspaper. August 14, 2016.
  2. "Lagos turns up with Nigerian comedian Tee A as he celebrates 20 years in comedy". Encomium Magazine. October 4, 2016.
  3. "Why I am not rich". Vanguard Newspaper. July 28, 2012.
  4. "5 things you should know about popular comedian". PulseNG. October 2, 2016.
  5. "How Tee A became the hottest event compere in Nigeria". CityPeople Magazine. October 16, 2017.