Originally posted on November 20, 2021 @ 12:11 pm
There are some hidden facts/information about the popular Nigerian Comedian I Go Dye. So today we bring to you the hidden fact/information that you need to know about the popular Comedian.
So stay tuned to know the Age, Car, Education, Wife, Comedy and his Net Worth
Also Read: Nedu Wazobia biography: Age, wife, Son, Wedding,State of Origin, Career, Education and Net Worth
Biography
Francis Agoda popularly known as I Go Dye was born on April 4, 1979 in Abraka, Delta State, Nigeria.
As a young child, he grew up at Okpara water side with his grandMother, Queen Agnes where he saw the numerous challenges facing rural settlements in Nigeria.
This insight has motivated him to address some of these issues through his comedy and publications.
A review of his creativity dates back to his elementary school days at It Ogbadu Primary School, and College of Commerce, Warri Delta State.
During his school days he was a member of the Junior Engineering Technical Society and was made the zonal project manager to represent Delta State In 1992.
He was awarded a scholarship to study structural engineering at New York University.
His insight into life and future were mysterious according to his mother, Princess Emily, because he professed issues of the future and he had a great inherent spirituality that made him scared.
Career
He came up with the name I Go dye from the similarity of the sound of his surname Agoda, I GO DYE translated to mean initiative guide on developing youth endowment.
His mother took him out of United College of Commerce to Essi College, Warri, so that his uncle who was a teacher in that school could monitor his activities.
While in Essi College, he joined SVC where he met his best friend of today Otagware Onodjeyeke (Ltas) now known as Igosave, together they started presenting mock news on Delta Broadcasting Service 1994, where they addressed several issues affecting the society.
Later on, he got a contract as a stand up comedian at Prest Motel in Benin City where he was paid one thousand Naira per show.
While he also expanded his profile across different events in Nigeria after years of exploring his creativity, he featured in Africa biggest comedy show Night of A Thousand Laughs (2000 year edition) and he became the most salable comedian according to the marketer, Mr Obino Music.
He performed for a decade and he was eventually honoured by the producer of Nite of a Thousand Laugh, Mr Opa Williams as the most outstanding comedian to have been on the Night of a Thousand Laugh stage for ten years.
He has been featured in the MTV Africa Music Awards. He has also performed in opening and closing shows of various notable musicians including Akon, Boyz II Men, 50-Cent, Rick Ross, The Game, and Kelly Rowland.
Also Read: Mr Funny (Sabinus) Biography: Comedy Videos, Age, Real Name, Girlfriend, Net Worth
Awards
African Best Comedian
The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation of Europe-SPAIN Award for his contribution to Nigerian culture and art
The Nigeria Best Comedian Award (NEA AWARD)
Delta Role model Award 2017
Nigeria best comedian Award
Niddo Spain Award;for his contribution to Nigeria Culture and Art.
Ukaid and youth alive foundation
Nigeria Army Civil Award with the complement of Chief of Army staff Lt General TY Buratai
United Nations Development Goal Ambassador
United Nations World Habitat Ambassador
Net Worth
I Go Dye net worth is estimated to be N 1.8 billion
Leave a Reply