OUR MONDAY CRUSH IS THE TALENTED COMEDIAN - FOREVER

Meet Akuidolo Orevaoghene but as a comedian, he is known as FOREVER which was created from OREVA. He hails from Delta state and Isoko by tribe. A mechanical engineering graduate of the Institute of management and technology, Enugu , #Hehe but I guess Nigeria changed his destiny and made him a comedian.

Read about him:

TELL US ABOUT YOUR CHILDHOOD AND EDUCATION...

My childhood was fun as we would always go to my grandma's house every weekend. It was a time to always look forward to because we would eat as we wanted, play without restriction and given all we asked for. It was generally fun.

My educational background is simple. I started from Jameb commercial school, Ughelli, till i got to primary two‎ before i proceeded to Oharisi Model Primary school. For secondary school education, i attended Government college Ughelli, and then proceeded to the Institute of management and technology, Enugu. I am still in the school of life though. No one graduates from that school.

WHEN DID YOU START COMEDY?

I actually started cracking jokes in 2007 but before then i was already doing stage plays. Anyway it was in 2005 that i first say a stand up comedy performance as we were watching "Nite of a thousand laughs" but it was "I go dye" that really inspired me and that was it started for me.

I have performed in many shows ranging from Alibaba spontaneity, Stand Up Nigeria, Tymeout with Tee A, I was one of the anchors at I.laff with Mc Abbey and many other shows. I also host my own comedy show known as "LAUGH SYRUP with FOREVER" which runs annually.

Well for awards, some small recognitions though but i don't have any that have come with a plaque yet‎ #smiles.

WHAT IS YOUR SOURCE OF INSPIRATION?

God inspires me. Life, right values, the future inspires me but as for comedy i am quick with thoughts, so once i see something, my mind begins to develop pictures and the humour in it begins to manifest. My mentors are Mc Abbey, Saco and Owen Gee. My role models are Alibaba, ‎John Maxwell and Fela Durotoye.

Yes, i play all instruments mentally but most importantly i clap my hands#smiles

IF NOT COMEDY WHAT ELSE?

If not comedy, I would have been a public speaker and writer, which i am still partially into at the moment. I write, i am also a radio presenter and i do a bit of acting. It's not difficult to joggle both because it's kind of knitted together. Yes, it has affected me positively as i am now more mature. I know a lot of people are willing to learn from me and i am not willing to disappoint them, so i tend to remain a great role model for them.

I am a proud Nigerian and all i wish for this country is that we should be able to stand up for ourselves and do what is right subconsciously.

ADVICE TO THE YOUNG ONES...

Be sure of what you want to become. Become better at who you are. Find a way to grow and always remember that talent is not enough. Thank you so much.

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