Viral TV

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Viral TV
Born
Uzu Marvelous
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater Delta State University
Occupation(s) Comedian, Contents Creator

Viral TV, also known as Uzu Marvelous, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, storyteller, activist and social media influencer. [1] [2] [3]

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Early life and education

Viral TV was born on May 27, 1998, in Obiaruku, Delta State. He completed his education at Perpetual Primary School and Perpetual Secondary School, and furthered his studies at Delta State University. [4]

Career

In 2015, He started online comedy but rose to stardom in 2019 with his viral controversial video featuring James Brown, a Nigerian cross-dresser. [5] [6] [7]

In 2023, Falcus Media appointed him as its brand ambassador. [8] He is an advocate for civic empowerment, [9] [10] and most notably was involved in the 2020 #EndSARS movement in Nigeria. [3] [5]

He was nominated in 2018 at the City People Entertainment Awards and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. [1] In 2022, he was awarded Best Philanthropist of the Year. [11]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 "Comedian Uzu Marvelous Profile Soars On Social Media". leadership.ng. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Redefining Brand Storytelling in Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
  3. 1 2 "Uzu Marvelous: A Voice for Change in Nigerian Comedy". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
  4. ↑ "Viral TV: A Rising Influence In Nigerian Entertainment Scene". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
  5. 1 2 "Viral TV: A Nigerian skit maker and influencer". thesun.ng. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
  6. ↑ "Challenges faced by emerging influencers in Nigerian entertainment industry". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
  7. ↑ "Emerging Voices: Nigerian Youths Driving Change Across Sectors". independent.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
  8. ↑ "Falcus Media Appoints Uzu Marvelous As Brand Ambassador". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
  9. ↑ "Uzu Marvelous: Content Creator, and Philanthropist Making a Difference". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  10. ↑ "How I'm spreading joy through comedy, philanthropy – Marvelous". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  11. ↑ "Uyo hosts prestigious award ceremony as Uzu Marvelous emerges Philanthropist of the Year". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2022-10-23.
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