Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, better known by his stage name Sabinus, has disclosed that his father was initially incensed over his choice to pursue a career in comedy.
In an interview with media personality VJ Adams, Sabinus reportedly said that although his father had wanted him to become a lawyer, he ultimately chose to major in linguistics and communication studies after being turned down for entrance to law school.
While attending the University of Port Harcourt, Sabinus claimed to have found his comedic gift and started creating sketches.
The comedian claimed that his father regretted paying for his schooling after learning that he was a sketch producer and called the industry a dumb one.
After he began giving him money from his comedic earnings, Sabinus said, his father finally gave him his blessing.
“At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today; he wanted me to be a lawyer,” he remarked. Despite my best efforts, I was unable to obtain a law entrance. I was forced to choose Uniport’s Linguistics and Communication Studies program.
“I chose to give skit-making a shot after seeing it on college. No money was coming in.
My dad was unaware that I was a comedian after I graduated as I kept it a secret. After school, he continued to see me on advertisements for comedic shows for another year. He was informed by my sisters that I enjoyed comedies. He was incensed. “Which comedy?” he screamed. Stupid company. Take a look at the boy I sent to practice law.
