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Nigerian comedian Seyi Law has opened up on the challenges and sacrifices that have defined his 20-year journey in comedy, as he prepares to celebrate two decades on stage.
In a recent interview with HipTV, Seyi Law reflected on the early days of his career, revealing that success in comedy required him to step out of his comfort zone and embrace struggles that ultimately shaped his growth.
“It’s been 20 years and there has been a lot of sacrifices to get to where I am today. But when success comes you most times forget the sacrifices. Like they say, ‘A day of joy erases years of sorrow,’” he said.
Seyi recounted leaving his uncle’s house in Orile, Lagos, to stay with his aunt in Ebute Meta, a move that brought him closer to performance opportunities. “One of the things I did when I joined the comedy business was to leave my comfort zone. That time I was staying with my uncle in Orile and I left there to stay with my Aunty who lived in Ebute Meta. It wasn’t so much of a comfortable place, but I went there to have proximity to certain places,” he explained.
The comedian also highlighted the lengths he and his friend Emeka Smith went to in order to secure gigs at universities across Nigeria. “As we were growing, I had called Emeka Smith, who was my friend, to make certain moves. One of them is to leave Lagos and go to universities to seek opportunities to perform at their different social events. I remember we left Lagos to go to Obafemi Awolowo University, and those times we didn’t really have a place to sleep, and couldn’t afford a hotel,” he said.
He added: “We slept in study theatres and looked for where to take a shower in the morning, strolled around during the day, came back and repeated until we got the opportunity to perform at different places. We did the same thing at the University of Ibadan, Olabisi Onabanjo University, UNILAG and LASU. One time at a LASU law dinner, 9ice came to perform, and I had to back up for 9ice.”
Beyond his personal journey, Seyi Law emphasized his dedication to mentoring upcoming talents, inspired by veteran comedian Ali Baba. “I also decided to bring a lot of people to my comfort zone because I learnt that from Ali Baba and his ability to bring young comedians together,” he said.
“I also decided to do that as soon as I got my own apartment, a room and parlour. I had several comedians who came to live with me, even when I moved to Ikorodu. They’re all big boys now. For some musicians, my shows outside Nigeria became their avenue to get their first visas. It was probably my show that gave Kizz Daniel his first visa, Adekunle Gold and Arole, who always talks about it.”
Reflecting on his career, Seyi Law’s story underscores the importance of resilience, strategic risk-taking, and the willingness to support others. As he marks 20 years in comedy, the comedian continues to inspire a new generation, showing that dedication and mentorship can turn early struggles into lasting success.
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