I-Go-Save
The life span of a skit maker in the comedy industry is short, Otaghware Onodjayeke a popular Nigerian comedian, professionally known as I-Go-Save, has opined.
He made this assertion when he appeared as a guest on the Honest Bunch podcast, in his reply to a poser boardering on wether the skyrocketing genre of skit making would someday overshadow stand-up comedy.
Said he as he likened the popularity of skit making to an erupting volcano: “In the eyes of the public, that’s what it looks like, but I’ll say it as it is. For skit making, once it starts, it erupts like a volcano. But I think, in my opinion, the lifespan is short. Do you understand? They eventually cool down”.
Furthermore,, he asserted that skit makers did not stand the test of time in comparison to their counterparts.
Observed he: “Comedians would be around and do their thing for years. We have had many skit makers who have come that we don’t hear from anymore; they did not last three minutes or even up to three years”.
Staying engaged by Nedu and the other hosts, the Last One Laughing contestant made it clear that he admired the skit-makers, citing Sabinus as his favourite. He commended their dedication and ability to maximise time in delivering their punchlines.
Said he: “I love skit makers, comedy used to be five minutes on YouTube, then they did it on Instagram in just 15 seconds. To make Nigerians laugh in 15 seconds is not easy, I respect them. A lot of these skit makers have delved into stand-up comedy as well and are doing very well”.
