Sabinus’ Dad Called Comedy ‘Stupid Business’

Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, globally known as Sabinus, has revealed the strong initial opposition he faced from his father over his decision to pursue a career in skit making. The comedian confessed that his father was so disappointed that he regretted funding his university education.

In a recent interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his father’s dream was for him to become a lawyer. After failing to secure admission to study Law, the aspiring comedian eventually settled for Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt (Uniport).

It was during his time as an undergraduate that Sabinus discovered his talent for comedy and began secretly making the skits that would later make him famous. He admitted that for a long time, his father was unaware of his true passion.

The comedian recounted the furious reaction when his father finally learned the truth a year after he had graduated. Sabinus said his sisters confirmed to his dad that he was into comedy after the father started seeing him featured on show posters.

Sabinus quoted his dad’s sharp, disapproving reaction: “He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’” The comment reflected the immense cultural and academic expectations placed on him.

However, the narrative of disapproval eventually changed. The comedian revealed that his father’s resistance melted away only after he started to become financially successful. Sabinus confirmed that his dad eventually gave him his blessings and full support once he started receiving money from his comedy proceeds.