Teju Babyface

Teju Babyface
Born
Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin

(1979-01-20) 20 January 1979 (age 45)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesThe King of Talk
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • talk show host
  • producer
  • writer
Known forDiamond Ring, Solitaire, One Too much
SpouseOluwatobiloba Banjoko. O
Children2
Websitewww.tejubabyface.com

Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin (Listenⓘ; born 20 January 1979), also known by his stage name Teju Babyface, is a Nigerian standup comedian, talk show host, producer and writer. He introduced a new genre of talk show to the Nigerian TV space with The Teju Babyface Show in the year 2010.[1] He is also known by many in Nigeria as "The King of Talk."

He started his entertainment career in 1998 after playing the lead role in director Tade Ogidan’s movie franchise Diamond Ring. Teju Babyface also appeared in the Late Amaka Igwe's National TV series, "Solitaire" in 2001, where he played the lead opposite Richard Mofe-Damijo. He appeared on the TV drama series titled "One Too Much" during the same period. He has also written two books Secrets Of The Streets: 23 Secrets For Achieving Success With Talent and Forget Principles, Find A Mentor: How To Connect With The People Who Will Help You Get From Where You Are To Where You Need To Be In Life. In 2020, these two books were republished under the title, Secrets Of The Streets: Twenty-Three Secrets For Making Money With Your Talent That You Will Never Learn In School.[2][3][4][5]

He was appointed a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG) Ambassador for Nigeria in 2017. His SDG goals are decent work and economic growth.

Career

Oyelakin auditioned to become a member of the University of Lagos theatre outfit, Theatre 15, in his freshman year and would go on to appear in many stage productions and plays on the campus including Jambitoast, Hell's Invitation, Nightmare, Dawn of Decisions, His Wife The Waif and others. During his time as a member of Theatre 15, he was cast as the main character in Tade Ogidan's movie Diamond Ring (1998). A promising acting career notwithstanding, he always had a yearning for the funny and he devoted himself almost completely to becoming a standup comedian upon graduation. In the year 2000, he featured on The Nite of a Thousand Laffs, a very popular comedy concert in Nigeria.

In 2010 Oyelakin developed The Teju Babyface Show for television.[1] In production for its 11th Season, the show has played host to many notable celebrities and media personalities.[6][7]

Personal life

Teju Babyface was born on January 20, 1979.[8]

In September 2012, Oyelakin married Oluwatobiloba Banjoko.[9][10] In 2018, they had twins.[11][12][8]

References

  1. ^ a b "Watch out Leno & Letterman, "Late Night" for Nigeria: The Teju BabyFace Show". Bella Naija. 4 May 2010.
  2. ^ "TEJU BABYFACE OYELAKIN". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. ^ "At Launch of Secrets of the Streets, Teju Babyface Discloses Why He Stepped Away from Comedy – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  4. ^ Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (24 August 2021). "Teju Baby Face Seeks Greener Pastures in The US". Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Secretes of the Street… New book from Teju Babyface". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Teju Baby Face, the Nigerian youth and the rest of us". Daily Independent. 2 May 2010. Archived from the original on 19 February 2014.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  7. ^ "Teju Babyface Show… The Next Big Thing!". Thisday. 11 December 2011. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014.
  8. ^ a b "I'm not fulfilled at this stage in my life – Teju Babyface". Punch Newspapers. 23 January 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Marriage has not cost me my freedom". Tribune. 28 October 2012.
  10. ^ "Teju Babyface heads for the altar". Punch. 11 August 2012. Archived from the original on 3 February 2014.
  11. ^ vanguard (21 April 2018). "Entertainer Teju Babyface blessed with twins 6 years after wedding". Vanguard News. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  12. ^ Weekly, Sahara (22 April 2018). "Comedian, Teju Baby Face welcomes Twins with Wife after 6 years". Retrieved 22 November 2022.