Gbenga Adeyinka Biography

Gbenga Adeyinka is a renowned Nigerian comedian, actor, writer, Master of Ceremony (MC), and Television host. He is popularly known for his self-acclaimed titles, Comedian of the Federal Republic (CFR) and Gand Comedian of Nigerian (GCON).

Full Name :

Gbenga Adeyinka

Date of Birth :

May 7, 1968

Place of Birth :

Ogun State, Nigeria

Higher Qualification :

B.Sc

Occupation :

Comedian | Actor | TV Presenter | MC

Spouse :

Mrs Abiola Adeyinka

Net Worth :

$2 million

Social Media Handles :

Instagram: gbengaadeyinka1stgcon

Twitter: @gbengaadeyinka

Early Life & Education

Gbenga Adeyinka was born on the 7th of May, 1968, in Abeokuta, Ogun State, which falls in the Southwestern region of Nigeria. He hailed and spent most of his early life in Abeokuta, thereby having his primary and secondary education in the State. Although, the name of those schools is not revealed. He went further to study English at the University of Lagos.

Career

Before joining the entertainment industry, Gbenga Adeleke secured a job in an Engineering company in Lagos. He later changed profession and joined the entertainment industry shortly after working with the company. He gained wide recognition with his popular Star promo Shine Bobo.

Gbenga has successfully hosted a lot of events and performances for politicians and business leaders in Nigeria and overseas, including weddings, birthday parties, and many more. He is a very resourceful and adaptable comedian. He was the first publisher of the Nigerian comic magazine Laffmattazz, which contributed to the expansion of the country’s entertainment sector.

Gbenga Adeyinka has hosted numerous radio and television shows on networks like AIT, Africa Magic on DSTV, Galaxy, and others. He is a bright, innovative, and extraordinarily accomplished comedian. He is multilingual, speaking English, Igbo, and Yoruba.

Personal Life

Gbenga Adeyinka is a happily married man. The name of his wife is Mrs. Abiola Adeyinka. The couple is blessed with three children.

Net Worth

Different online sources have published the net worth of Gbenga Adeyinka. His net worth is estimated to be around $2 million.

Social Media Handles

Aside from being a renowned politician, Gbenga Adeyinka has develped a huge fan base on social media platforms. He has a verified handle on both Instagram and Twitter. He has over 208,000 followers on Instagram, while on Twitter, he has over 62,000 followers. You can follow him through the following social media handles.

Instagram: gbengaadeyinka1stgcon

Twitter: @gbengaadeyinka