Nedu Wazobia (born 5 August 1982), born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, is a Nigerian radio personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian, and content creator. He delivers the daily news on Wazobia FM 94.1 in Lagos in Pidgin English.
Early life and career
Nedu Wazobia was born in Kaduna, Nigeria. He studied accounting at Madonna University in Elele Okija, Anambra State. He then participated in the mandatory National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program, where he worked as an on-air personality at a radio station in Jigawa. He later returned to Abuja to work as a site manager. After two years in that role, he moved to Lagos, becoming a broadcaster and entertainer.
In media
He plays various characters such as Sister Nkechi, Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord, and Officer Jato[1] on social media comedy skits. He was one of the hosts of the podcast Honest Bunch, along with Husband Material, Deity Cole, and Ezinne, where he engages discussions on a variety of topics discussing real millennial and Gen Z issues. In February of 2025, he resigned as the host of the podcast. His resignation was due to the controversy stirred by social media critic Martins Ortse, aka VeryDarkMan, who accused him of demanding sex for movie and skit roles from a female content creators for visibility, among whom was Jojooflele. VeryDarkMan then threatened to release the names of all celebrities Nedu had allegedly slept with in exchange for roles.
Personal life
In 2013, Nedu married Uzoamaka Ohiri lasting for 5 years with three children, but their marriage ended in 2018 due to infidelity and paternity fraud.
Filmography
- Who Cheats More (2017) as Baidoka
- Isoken (2017)
- Meet the In-Laws (2017)
- Boss of All Bosses (2018) [2]
- King of Boys (2018) [3]
- Chief Daddy (2018) [4] as Joro D.
- Flatmates (2018) [5]
- Makate Must Sell (2019) as Pastor
- Ejiro's Lust (2021) as Fred
- Inside Life (2022) as Funky Yaro
- Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2022) as Joro D.
Brands and endorsements
Nedu is a brand influencer.[6] He serves as a brand ambassador for MTN, Fidelity Bank,, Quickteller, and Sun Lottery.[7]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor In A Comedy Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Inside Life | Nominated | [8][9] |
External links
References
- ^ "Nedu Wazobia hunts for talents on campuses". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
- ^ "Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwo, uAkpororo, Nedu, star in Boss Of All Bosses". 7 June 2018.
- ^ "The King is Here! Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys' starring Sola Sobowale, and Adesua Etomi to Premiere Tomorrow, October 21st". 20 October 2018.
- ^ "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". www.pulse.ng. 10 December 2018.
- ^ "A Different Kind Of Flatmates". 26 September 2017.
- ^ "The Rise of the Influencers". 27 January 2019.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, KCEE, others obtain endorsement certificates from MTN". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 May 2015.
- ^ "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
- ^ "Tobi Bakre clinches Best Actor at AMVCA 2023 for 'Brotherhood'". Vanguard News. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.