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Nedu Wazobia
BornChinedu Ani Emmanuel
(1982-08-05) 5 August 1982 (age 42)
Other namesNkechi, Officer Jato
Occupation(s)On-air personality, comedian, actor, presenter, events compere
OrganizationWazobia FM
SpouseUzoamaka Ohiri (married 2013-2018)

Nedu Wazobia (born 5 August 1982), born Chinedu Ani Emmanuel, is a Nigerian on-air personality, broadcast journalist, TV presenter, actor, comedian, and content creator. He is known for his Pidgin English rendition of the daily news on Wazobia FM 94.1 in Lagos.

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, a period he described as unfulfilling. After two years in that role, he moved to Lagos with the goal of becoming a broadcaster and entertainer.

In media

Nedu is known for his alter-ego personalities, including Sister Nkechi, Alhaji Musa, EndTime Landlord, and Officer Jato. He has over 1.3 million followers on Instagram.

Personal life

Nedu married Uzoamaka Ohiri in 2013, but their marriage ended in 2018. The couple has three children together.

Filmography

Brands and endorsements

Nedu is a brand influencer. He is a brand ambassador for brands such as MTN, Fidelity Bank, Quickteller and Sun Lottery.

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

External links

References

  1. "Nedu Wazobia hunts for talents on campuses". News Express Nigeria. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
  2. "Okon Lagos, Patience Ozokwo, uAkpororo, Nedu, star in Boss Of All Bosses". 7 June 2018.
  3. "The King is Here! Kemi Adetiba's 'King of Boys' starring Sola Sobowale, and Adesua Etomi to Premiere Tomorrow, October 21st". 20 October 2018.
  4. "Chief Daddy could have been so much more but at least it will make you laugh a little". www.pulse.ng. 10 December 2018.
  5. "A Different Kind Of Flatmates". 26 September 2017.
  6. "The Rise of the Influencers". 27 January 2019.
  7. "PHOTOS: Tiwa Savage, Don Jazzy, KCEE, others obtain endorsement certificates from MTN". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 28 May 2015.
  8. "Rising Sun Lottery LTD signs Nedu Wazobia as brand Ambassador". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 23 November 2018.
  9. "Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees". AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees. Retrieved 23 April 2023.
  10. "Tobi Bakre clinches Best Actor at AMVCA 2023 for 'Brotherhood'". Vanguard News. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2023.
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