Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed that his father initially opposed his decision to pursue comedy, preferring that he become a lawyer.
In an interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus said he attempted to gain admission to study law but was unsuccessful, leading him to study Linguistics and Communication Studies at the University of Port Harcourt.
It was during his university days that he discovered his flair for comedy and began creating skits. According to him, his father was furious when he learned of his new path, dismissing comedy as a “stupid business.”
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“At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today; he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport,” Sabinus said.
He added, “It was on campus that I saw skit making and decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming. After I graduated, my dad never knew I was a comedian because I was hiding it. It was one more year after school that he started seeing me on comedy show posters. My sisters confirmed to him that I was into comedy. He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer.’”
Sabinus’ story highlights the challenges many Nigerian entertainers face in convincing family members to support unconventional career paths.
