Laff Mattazz In Uk, Gbenga Adeyinka Talks Longevity in Comedy

Gbenga Adeyinka D 1st is currently in UK for Laff Mattazz tour across major cities, Manchester, London, NorthHampton, and Birmingham, all which promises to be fun and filled with bone-cracking moments with other comedians like Alibaba, MC OJB, MC Larry J, MC Abbey the Prof among others stirring the pot.

When the veteran Nigerian comedian joined Chat Space with Julie on Cosoro Radio, the conversation was a mix of humour, wisdom, and candid reflections on a career that has kept him in the spotlight for decades.

Gbenga Adeyinka has long been more than a comedian, he’s a brand. From event hosting to media work and now producing comedy shows across the world, he has built an empire rooted in entertainment but powered by business acumen.

From the early days of stand-up in Nigeria to hosting some of the country’s biggest events, Gbenga has mastered the art of staying relevant and making people laugh while doing it. His passion for comedy is evident in the way he talks about his craft. For him, it’s more than just cracking jokes; it’s about connecting with people, lifting their spirits, and leaving them with a memory they can carry beyond the show.

“I don’t just tell jokes,” he said. “I try to create moments. Comedy is about shared experiences, when you make people laugh about life, they feel less alone.”

Speaking on how he handles social media criticism, the comedy legend explained that he has developed a thick skin to negative comments. Recalling one of his earliest encounters with online criticism, long before Instagram and Twitter he explained that it took the effort of his manager to see beyond the negative criticism.

“There was this site back in the day,” he laughed. “I don’t know why I went there before an event. I saw comments like, ‘He’s not funny,’ ‘He’s just making noise,’ even ‘He’s an idiot.’ It got to me. I just sat with my head in my hands.”

For Gbenga, longevity in comedy takes more than talent, it requires discipline, originality, and passion. He advised the younger generation of comedians to not just focus on the craft but build something sustainable alongside. He also cautioned against the lifestyle traps that come with fame, drugs noting that comedy requires thinking and drugs will help not help them better.

Above all, Gbenga urges young comedians to respect the craft over chasing quick money.

“One thing I always tell my guys: don’t aspire to be like anybody. Find your style. If you’re trying to be a fake version of someone else, people will always choose the original, be faithful o the art, and the art will provide”, he said

Catch Gbenga Adeyinka’s full exclusive interview with Julie on youtube at Cosoro Radio.