LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-Nigerian comedian and content creator Layi Wasabi has shared a personal story from his childhood, where one of his uncles drove from Ibadan to Osogbo to discipline him for poor academic performance.
In a recent interview on the 90s Baby Show, Wasabi revealed that his mother had wanted him to pursue science-related courses in school. However, he struggled with the subject of Physics, which was a required course.
“My mum was disappointed that I failed Physics, which was a major course,” Wasabi told the program. “She called one of my uncles, and he said, ‘Do not worry, I will be in Osogbo tomorrow.'”
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He described how he assisted his uncle with his luggage when he arrived, unaware of the punishment that awaited him.
“I was the one who opened the gate for him and assisted him in carrying his load from his car. I knew what he came for,” Wasabi recounted. “He sat down, drank water, and said, ‘Bring your report card.’ He went through all the courses and said, ‘You failed physics, you did not do well in mathematics. Lie down there.’ And I knew what my fate was then. It was crazy.”
Wasabi started his comedy career as a teenager.
He is known for blending societal issues in Nigeria and everyday challenges into content.
He recently clinched the ‘Best Digital Content’ category at the 2024 AMVCA.