Buchi (comedian)

Onyebuchi Ojieh, known by his stage name Buchi (born April 4, 1979) is a Nigerian comedian, composer, writer, and actor from , .[1] Onyebuchi Ojieh

Pseudonym Buchi

Born April 4, 1979 Delta State, Nigeria

Nationality Nigerian

Years active 2008-present

Website www.buchi.tv

Early life and education

Buchi was born in Kwale Ndokwa West, Delta State, Nigeria.[2] He attended D.S.C Nursery and Primary School and Ovwian Secondary School in Ovwian, . After secondary school, he attended Bendel State University (now known as the Ambrose Alli University), where he studied law.[3]

Comedy career

Buchi began his comedy career in 2008,[4] after he was introduced to comedian Tee-A, who invited Buchi to his show Tee-A Live N Naked. Show in . This led to meetings with other comedians, such as Ali Baba and Opa Williams, who gave Buchi a spot on his Nite of A 1000 Laughs show.[5] Buchi has performed alongside other comedians, such as I Go Dye, I Go Save, Basketmouth, and Bovi, among others.[6]

Awards

Standup Comedian Comedy of the year

Youth Award Comedy of the year

See also

List of Igbo people List of Nigerian comedians References

1. Vanguardngr (2011-12-17). "I wanted to be an Astronaut, but space is so far – Buchi" . Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2011-12-17. 2. ireporters (2012-04-24). "News Unplugged with Buchi Nigerian Comedian" . ireporters. Retrieved 2012-04-24. 3. Vanguardngr (2014-01-04). "I still cook for my family — Buchi" . Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2014-01-04. 4. National Daily Ng (2012-08-13). "Laffline speaks with Buchi" . National Daily Ng. Archived from the original on 2014-02-21. Retrieved 2012-08-13. 5. Naijagists (2012-01-05). "Nigerian Comedian Buchi Buys Land Rover SUV" . Naijagists. Retrieved 2012-01-05. . allAfrica (2012-06-02). "Buchi Nigerian Comedian in Ghana" . allAfrica. Retrieved 2012-06-02. External links

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