Gbenga Adeyinka | |
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Born |
Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria |
7 May 1968
Nationality | Nigerian |
Other names | CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria) |
Occupation | Comedian |
Spouse(s) | Abiola Adewunmi Adeyinka (m. 1996) |
Gbenga Adeyinka is a multi-award-winning Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and TV presenter, writer, and MC. He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and he usually refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and now GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).
Gbenga Adeyinka attended University of Lagos, where he studied English.
Gbenga worked as a corporate affairs manager in the engineering firm. He became popular with his shine shine bobo promo for 'Star Game Show', he has also anchored Television programmes for AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DSTV. His main strength is his ability to speak various languages in Nigeria.
Gbenga Adeyinka is married to Mrs Abiola Adeyinka, they have been married for about 21 years; the couple have three children.
Gbenga has anchored many wedding programmes and events for the rich and mighty in Nigeria and beyond. He is also the first to publish comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz.