How Funnyfreakc Went From Nothing to Making Nigerians Laugh Nonstop
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Today, Irodili sits down with Funnyfreakc, the man behind the laughs, to uncover the story behind his stage name, his journey in comedy, and the lessons he has learned along the way. From early struggles to making Nigerians laugh, Funnyfreakc opens up about his experiences, advice for upcoming comedians, and the message he shares through his unique brand of humor.
Irodili: You’ve built a strong identity and fanbase with the name Funnyfreakc which many people know you by today. But behind the stage name is a personal story. Please tell me your real name and where you are from.
Funnyfreakc I am Nwagu Saviour, and I’m from Imo State, Ehime Mbano L.G.A area.
Irodili: When did you first realize that comedy could be more than fun and become a career for you?
Funnyfreakc: I realized it when I was still young, around 2012 and 2013, but at first it wasn’t paying me.
Irodili: Who was the first person you told about your decision to do comedy, and how did they react?
Funnyfreakc: I think I didn’t tell anybody; I just liked doing it. I guess it should be my family or dad. His reaction was positive, he didn’t say anything.
Irodili: What advice did you get when you started that later turned out to be wrong or unhelpful?
Funnyfreakc: I had a colleague, a friend who I was actually doing content with, understand? But along the line, he discouraged me. He stopped and asked if this was what I would be doing forever, around 2015. I was discouraged, but I kept on doing it, and thank God it didn’t turn out badly. If I had listened to him, it would have gone wrong.
Irodili: What early struggles in comedy still affect the way you think or perform today?
Funnyfreakc: I don’t think there’s any struggle now because my earlier struggles were the phone I used for shooting, my laptop, and finding people to work with. But now, I think I have everything by God’s grace.
Irodili: What is one thing you wish someone had told you before you started your comedy journey?
Funnyfreakc: One thing I wished is that someone would have come to teach me how to monetize my YouTube, Facebook, and other platforms. I think that’s it.
Irodili: What advice do you have for young comedians trying to succeed in Nigeria today?
Funnyfreakc: My advice to upcoming comedians is to keep pushing, no matter what. It may look as if it’s not working, and also, have a side hustle, have something doing. Don’t just rely only on comedy. I’m a graduate of the Federal University of Technology; I studied Mechatronics Engineering. So my advice is: keep pushing, don’t give up, and you will scale through.
Thanks so much
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