Nigerian Comedians Splash N100m On Luxury Cars!

They don’t ‘shout’ as much as their musician colleagues, but Nigerian stand-up comedians have been making big bucks for many years. And they’re still in the business, building revenues that’ll shock and surprise you, and living the life many can only dream of.

From I go Dye to Basketmouth and Ali Baba, these men are not only making us laugh; they’re making their bankers happy too. And they’ve since gone past those days when they had to convince patrons that being funny is serious business.

Following recent acquisitions revealed by  investigations, we went out to find out what they’ve been spending their money on lately…

What was once a job which was looked down upon (just like doing music in the 90s), is now a craft that rakes in millions. And theses fellas have the evidence to show they are living large with their houses, expensive lifestyle but most notably their automobiles.

In the last few months, at least eight comedians have acquired expensive four-wheel toys or sedans that’ll have you contemplating a career change.

Basketmouth

The comedian has been busy with his job as host of The Big Friday Show but not too busy to go car shopping.

Basketmouth now drives a 2011 Toyota Venza which cost about N6.5m

Julius Agwu

The long-time comedian for his 40th birthday this year got for himself a gold coloured Mercedes Benz GL 550. The 7-seater SUV costs N19m.

 MC Abbey

The rising comedian who recently welcomed his first baby has also joined the big league, with the acquisition of a blue Toyota 4Runner SUV which is valued at N8m.

 

AY Comedian

In late December 2012, the comedian-TV host acquired a white ‘Acura ZDX AS’ as a Christmas present for his wife Mabel Makun. A brand new one costs N9m.

 

Ali Baba

The revered stand-up comic and MC rakes in the big bucks every year, little wonder he can maintain an expensive hobby: collecting cars. His latest gadget? A wine colour Mercedes Benz SL 500 valued at N20m

 

Teju Babyface

His new relationship status isn’t the only thing Teju is happy about. If you have a Lexus LS 600h hybrid executive car parked in your garage, it’ll be hard not to have a bright smile on your face. The automobile’s selling price is N12m. Teju also drives a Toyota Landcruiser.

 

Tee A

Mr Tunde Adewale has a thing for Mercedes automobiles. He has added to his Benz collections a black Mercedes Benz ML. Cost; we are looking at some N9m here! Tee A also owns a 2011 C-Class.

 

Bovi

AY isn’t the only comedian who’s showered love on his wife – Bovi, who’s been a close understudy of Basketmouth also bought for his wife Christabel a Range Rover. Average cost of that is N8.5m. The couple have a three-year-old child together.

 

Buchi

Onyebuchi Ojieh in early January acquired for himself a white 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3 which goes for N8m.