Comedian Seyi Law
How would you rate the success of your show “Fast and Funny”?
When I was planning to celebrate my 10 years 0n stage, I had no idea where I would get sponsors or funds to organize the show and I got a bit skeptical if the show was still going to hold but along the line, help came and it was wonderful and it was beyond my expectations. All I can say is, Glory be to God.
Did you expect the large turnout of guests at the show?
The truth is if you are doing any show you have your expectations and you want people to really turn out. It was our expectation that people will come out in mass to support the show. Initially, we paid for two of the halls at Eko hotel but they ended up giving us one more. For me, the overflow was wonderful.
How would you recount your journey into the world of comedy?
It been a journey really that have left my heart with gratitude. I tell people all the time that, I did not plan to be a comedian it was my cousin who saw the talent in me and felt that I could do this. So when I started in, August 2005, was introduced me on the stage, at that point I decided I can leave with it and its was at that point was asking myself what will the first ten years be like? Because if you are going to succeed in this business it means you have to be relevant in the first ten years and by the special grace of God, we have been able to do it. And even after the first ten years now we are still going on to do greater things. Also, winning two awards within a week after my ten years celebration, you can tell that it been God all the way.
How would you describe your first time on stage?
It was a great experience because immediately after my performance somebody walked up to me and said we will like you to come and perform in my church, so it was a great first time experience is. Back then, I never knew what comedy was about but when they introduced me on stage, I just started talking and people began to laugh. So it was great a great experience for me.
Would you say, you have gotten to the peak of your career?
I have not even arrived because the destination is still very far. But 2008 that was the point where I got the full conviction that this is what God wants me to do. On June 25, 2008 I remember I was at an event with when she came back to Nigeria and I was the MC, I came on stage where I was introduced as “Seyi Law the black comedian of the federal republic”, and from the audience someone said “who is this” and I could hear the person because he was close to the stage and requested for Ali Baba and basket mouth, at that point I lost it, I had to crack my best joke but people did not laugh. At that point I got back stage went on my knees and said God if this is what you want me to do, you have to take over and I came back afterwards and for forty five minutes people were laughing rolling on the floor and falling off their chairs and for another thirty minute, people were still laughing.
Seyi Law and Wife
I love Steve Harvey because of his facial expressions.
How much were you first paid in comedy?
The first money I was supposed to make from comedy was N700 but they ended up giving me 500 which I spent on transport.
How do you juggle between family and career?
I thank God I met my wife and she understands the job perfectly. Before we got married we used to attend all my events together. So now that we are married we are learning how to cope with it so when the children start coming there will be somebody to take care of them in the absent of the other. Thank we are both good cook so even if I’m left with the children I will do a great job, if she is left with the children she will do a wonderful job. She is an excellent woman?
What have you benefited from your state, Ondo?
I’m very close to my home, I go home because my dad is at home now so I go to visit him once in a while and I try to be of help to people around. I used to love my government Ondo state by taking my time to assist and do things for the government but I discovered over that, over the years they were not showing me love and they never did anything for me.
How was growing up like for you?
Growing up wasn’t so much fun for me because I didn’t grow with my parents. I lived with people and I spent most of my years in boarding school from primary school.
Why boarding school?
I was in boarding house because my parents were based in Gabon and I was in Nigeria with my uncle. Even during holidays, I had limited time to go out. So I would say, I grew up in a strict environment.
How would you describe your wife in one word?
She is the best gift to my life from God almighty.
How financially rewarding is comedy?
Comedy paid up because it is still paying up my bills but now I have not achieved my greatest achievement, not until I am able to drive past a house and say I like to buy this house for a person and I get the money and buy the house for that person I have not achieved anything.
Seyi Law
How were you able to give a land worth millions of naira during your show?
I am a brand ambassador of Lekki Garden and during my show, they felt I worth something more than the extra ordinary, so they decided to reward one of my guests during the show. That was how the land was given out.
How much did the show gulp?
I spent over N4million on the show. Although, i didn’t make my money back I am still happy and excited because we got what was beyond money.
You are known for cracking Yoruba jokes, why?
I have cracked jokes in English before without speaking Yoruba or Pidgin. But as time goes by, you have to improve on yourself and doing so, I’m still going back to school in order to improve my English grammar.
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