Who is CeeY?
My real name is Kingsley Edem Oba, graduate of Theatre arts from the Lagos State University, I am an actor, dancer, singer, OAP, comedian and compere. I am also the Music director of Passover Chapel. I have acted as a compere for companies like; UAC, First Bank, Oando, Mobil etc. I am also the host of Standing Out With CeeY, a personal show which has been ongoing for 3 years now and Standing Out with CeeY Church Tour, I also performed at the MNET Comedy Club Lagos, Uganda, Kenya and Standup Nigeria.
What prompted comedy?
Not hunger but from my days in school I was always eager to feature in anything entertainment. Even From my primary school days. I was always the Joker of the house while living with Sen. Florence Ita-Giwa for 13 years of my life. My first ever performance was in a church wearing slippers after which i was invited and paid N700 later N1,000.
Sustaining factor?
Drive, passion and love for the job.Love and drive pushed me even when things were not on point.
Challenges faced?
People taking advantage of you, people not believing you or in you, for example my mum and uncle who said there are no jobs 4 theatre art graduates
Landmarks?
Breakout performance at the Nite of a 1000 laughs in 2010
Creating my own show called Standing Out With CeeY,
Performing on the MNET comedy club to an international audience
Message for the Fans?
Without you no CeeY, I won’t relent to give you the best. Be patient and trust God.
Future Plans
Taking Standing out with CeeY nationwide with shows in Uyo, Calabar PH, and then international to even USA.
You want to be remembered for?
Doing ethical comedy. Clean and holy as inspired by God following what Holy Mallam said "people pay you to make them laugh and not to abuse them".
Happy Birthday CeeY.... Comedy+ celebrates you
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