Buchi (comedian)

Onyebuchi Ojieh
Onyebuchi Ojieh
Pseudonym	Buchi
Born	April 4, 1979; Delta State, Nigeria
Medium	Stand-up; television;
Nationality	Nigerian
Years active	2008-present
Genres	Observational comedy; Insult Comedy; Satire;
Subject(s)	Nigeria Culture; everyday life; Popular culture; current events; Nigeria politics; Nigeria Poverty;
Website	www.buchi.tv

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

Early life and education

Buchi was born in Kwale Ndokwa West, Delta State, south-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria.^[2] He attended D.S.C Nursery and Primary School and Ovwian Secondary School in Ovwian, Warri. 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 Lagos. 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

References

^ Vanguardngr (2011-12-17). "I wanted to be an Astronaut, but space is so far – Buchi". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2011-12-17.
^ ireporters (2012-04-24). "News Unplugged with Buchi Nigerian Comedian". ireporters. Archived from the original on 2014-02-24. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
^ Vanguardngr (2014-01-04). "I still cook for my family — Buchi". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2014-01-04.
^ 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.
^ 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

"Twitter feed". twitter.com. Retrieved 2014-02-21.

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[1] Vanguardngr (2011-12-17). "I wanted to be an Astronaut, but space is so far – Buchi". Vanguardngr. Retrieved 2011-12-17.

[2] reporters (2012-04-24). "News Unplugged with Buchi Nigerian Comedian". ireporters. Archived from the original on 2014-02-24. 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.

[6] Africa (2012-06-02). "Buchi Nigerian Comedian in Ghana". allAfrica. Retrieved 2012-06-02.

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