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Damilola Adekoya (born 8 May 1970) is a talented Nigerian comedian, content creator, actress and influencer, known as the Princess of Comedy.
This lovely influencer is a Yoruba woman based in Lagos where she is well known.
She considers herself one of the Nigerian social media personalities with the best jokes. Princess Comedian is widely known in the Nigerian movie industry and social media space.
Nigerian actress
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| First and last name: | Damilola Adekoya |
| Stage Name: | Princess of Comedy |
| Born: | May 8, 1970 |
| Year old: | 40 years old |
| Place of birth: | Ile Ife |
| State of origin: | Ogun State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Adopt a daughter: | Hide |
| Husband/wife • Husband: | Adeshola Jeremiah |
| Job: | Actress • Media Personality |
| Net asset value: | $500,000-$800,000 |
Early life
Princess Comedian was born in the early 21st century and is cared for by her guardians in Ogun State, Mr and Mrs Adekoya.
She was born to Yoruba parents from the Southwestern region of Nigeria. She is from Ogun State.
She grew up in the commercial city of Ogun before migrating to Lagos to pursue higher education.
The locals affectionately call her Princess.
She has always been an active and funny child since she was very young and knows how to make her friends laugh.
Education
Princess Comedian received her First Senior Secondary Certificate and West African School Certificate from Our Lady Of Apostles School, Ijebu Ode, in Ogun State.
As education was one of her core goals, she completed her secondary school education and later obtained a degree from the prestigious Federal Polytechnic Ilaro, Ogun State.
After moving to Lagos, she continued her studies at the University of Lagos, where she graduated with a degree in her field of study.
Career
At the age of 6, Princess Comedian entered the Nigerian film industry, Nollywood, and acted in the movie Half Human, Half Animal. The movie became a phenomenon, exposing her face in the Nollywood industry and opening up many opportunities for her in the industry.
In 2001, she teamed up with talented actor and filmmaker Kayode Peter. The two collaborated and starred in several films leading to her debut. That year is considered to be a turning point in her acting career.
The Comedian Princess has so far introduced herself using the most unusual questions that her fans often ask her. She has had the opportunity to appear in several comedy and drama films such as; Armageddon, Mama and Private Lies including Black Sheep.
Over time, her acting style has become the top choice of many teenagers who want to learn new styles and new life tips.
As social media became a stage for characters, she started making her followers laugh on her Instagram account with the recordings she made. Encouraged by this, she started posting the recordings on Instagram to reach a wider audience.
Soon after, one of her recordings went viral online and her fan base grew exponentially. She also got the opportunity to act in series like; Flat Mates and Super Story. Many big names reposted the videos on their online media pages, which helped her gain popularity.
One of the notable things about her comedic appearance was when she happened to meet the filmmaker of the popular Nigerian comedy series, Papa Ajasco, Wale Adenuga. She was advised by this Nigerian to try her hand at making comedy videos, which led to her social media success.
She is one of the big names who have contributed her voice and roles to the growth of the Nigerian film and entertainment industry.
While making her mark in the Nigerian entertainment industry, the Comedy Princess has met and worked with a lot of superstars like AY Makun, Alibaba, Yemi Alade, Seyi Law, Senator (comedian), MC Shakara, Phyno, Wofai Samuel, Funnybone, Okey Bakassi, comedian Ajebo and many others.
As an influencer, she has promoted accompanying brands nationwide.
Social Media
The perfect online media star, Princess Comedian has over 146k followers on her Instagram.
She is a full-time active social media user where she posts skits and what’s going on in her life.
Her Instagram handle is @princesscomedian.
Argumentative
In April 2021, Princess Comedian accused Baba Ijesha of raping her adopted daughter, a minor. She claimed that Baba Ijesha had raped her when she was just 7 years old but they let it go due to lack of concrete evidence.
So she installed a surveillance camera in her apartment, at the time her daughter was 14 years old. In her statement, she claimed that she had raised Baba Ijesha, who needed help and had nothing. Back in 2021, the surveillance camera recorded Baba Ijesha sexually abusing his 14-year-old adopted daughter, whose name and picture were withheld from public diagnosis.
She took the matter to social media and sought help from the Lagos police, who immediately swung into action and arrested the perpetrator, now confirmed to be a paedophile.
The incident has become a topic of discussion on social media as several celebrities have shied away from speaking out. Celebrities such as Tonto Dikeh, Tunde Ednut, Yomi Fabiyi, Iyabo Ojo (mother of Priscilla Ajoke Ojo) have also spoken out and protested against his arrest.
The CCTV footage was leaked to the Police, who claimed it was not the rape they had reported. The Lagos State Police also claimed the case was bailable. Due to public outcry, Baba Ijesha was remanded in police custody.
A video was leaked in which Baba Ijesha admitted to the crime and begged for forgiveness. The CCTV footage was later leaked to the Nigerian newspaper, Punch Newspaper, which described the video in text form, after Punch published it, it was confirmed that he had sexually assaulted the resisting minor.
Personal life
Nigerian actress and comedian, Princess Comedian was once married to Nigerian businessman, Adeshola Jeremiah. Their marriage broke down seven months after their wedding on May 8, 2013.
Since her marriage to her ex-husband, Adeshola Jeremiah, fell apart due to unknown reasons, she has not been in a serious relationship with anyone.
Comedian Princess in her late 40s.
Net asset value
Nigerian on-screen personality, Comedian Princess Damilola Adekoya has amassed an estimated net worth of $500,000 to $800,000.
