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'''Damilare Oluwasegun''' (born December 23, 1991) known by his stage name '''Asiricomedy''', is a [[Nigerian]] comedian, author, and speaker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Omogbolagun |first=Tope |date=2019-08-31 |title=Before Stardom With... Asiri Comedy (Osundare Damilare) |url=https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-asiri-comedy-osundare-damilare/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2020 |title=One can thrive in many fields by constantly evolving — Asiricomedy |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/1422790one-can-thrive-in-many-fields-by-constantly-evolving-asiricomedy/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=vanguardngr.com}}</ref><ref name="YouTube g992">{{cite web |title=We Make More Money Online Than In Stand Up Comedy~ Comedian Asiri Reveals |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKyKwzZm2AI |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=YouTube}}</ref> He is the founder of the Humorality Club, a hub for budding comic talents.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nigeria’s Damilare Juggles Comedy and Writing - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/15/nigerias-damilare-juggles-comedy-and-writing |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Comedian, Asiri drums support for budding acts |url=https://dailynigerian.com/comedian-asiri-drums-support-for-budding-acts/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=Daily Nigerian |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2021, Damilare was enlisted as one of the Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders for the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by His Imperial Majesty, [[Ooni of Ife]], [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi|Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasak |first=Adekunle |date=2021-06-18 |title=Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/royal-award-from-ooni-another-level-of-national-service-unlocked-for-me-%E2%80%95-asiricomedy/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Damilare Oluwasegun''' (born December 23, 1991) known by his stage name '''Asiricomedy''', is a [[Nigerian]] comedian, author, and speaker.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Omogbolagun |first=Tope |date=2019-08-31 |title=Before Stardom With... Asiri Comedy (Osundare Damilare) |url=https://punchng.com/before-stardom-with-asiri-comedy-osundare-damilare/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Punch Newspapers |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=July 11, 2020 |title=One can thrive in many fields by constantly evolving — Asiricomedy |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2020/07/1422790one-can-thrive-in-many-fields-by-constantly-evolving-asiricomedy/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=vanguardngr.com}}</ref><ref name="YouTube g992">{{cite web |title=We Make More Money Online Than In Stand Up Comedy~ Comedian Asiri Reveals |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKyKwzZm2AI |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=YouTube}}</ref> He is the founder of the Humorality Club, a hub for budding comic talents.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Nigeria’s Damilare Juggles Comedy and Writing - THISDAYLIVE |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/07/15/nigerias-damilare-juggles-comedy-and-writing |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=www.thisdaylive.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date= |title=Comedian, Asiri drums support for budding acts |url=https://dailynigerian.com/comedian-asiri-drums-support-for-budding-acts/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=Daily Nigerian |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2021, Damilare was enlisted as one of the Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders for the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by His Imperial Majesty, [[Ooni of Ife]], [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi|Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasak |first=Adekunle |date=2021-06-18 |title=Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/royal-award-from-ooni-another-level-of-national-service-unlocked-for-me-%E2%80%95-asiricomedy/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>


During Mr. Damilare's interview with [[Channels Television]], <nowiki>''he affirmed that becoming a comedian was a coincidence, as his desire was to become a teacher after completing his undergraduate degree. However, he developed interest in comedy making during his undergraduate programme in 2010''</nowiki><ref name="YouTube o266">{{cite web |title=Comedy Was The Least I Considered For Livelihood - Asiri Comedy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ2Sp7u4uek |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2017 |title=Arole and I are not one - Asircomedy |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/arole-not-one-asiri-comedy/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=Thenationonlineng.net}}</ref>
During Mr. Damilare's interview with [[Channels Television]], <nowiki>''he affirmed that becoming a comedian was a coincidence, as his desire was to become a teacher after completing his undergraduate degree. However, he developed interest in comedy making during his undergraduate programme in 2010''</nowiki><ref name="YouTube o266">{{cite web |title=Comedy Was The Least I Considered For Livelihood - Asiri Comedy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iJ2Sp7u4uek |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=YouTube}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 22, 2017 |title=Arole and I are not one - Asircomedy |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/arole-not-one-asiri-comedy/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=Thenationonlineng.net}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-07-22 |title=Exclusive: AsiriComedy Shares His Experiences To Stardom [READ] |url=https://www.yabaleftonline.ng/exclusive-asiricomedy-shares-his-experiences-to-stardom-read/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=YabaLeftOnline |language=en-US}}</ref>


Aside from his stage name, he is also known as Asiri, which means secret.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigerian duo bring blessings and chaos to BBC |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-46598755 |access-date=2023-08-26}}</ref> He trains corporate executives on subjects that include strategy, sustainability, influencer marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy.<ref name=":2" /> He has published four books as an author. His books were written under the pen name Damilare Osundare before he morphed into Damilare Oluwasegun.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Asiricomedy’s Open Secret Set For Global Streaming Debut |url=https://independent.ng/asiricomedys-open-secret-set-for-global-streaming-debut/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=independent.ng}}</ref>
Aside from his stage name, he is also known as Asiri, which means secret.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Nigerian duo bring blessings and chaos to BBC |language=en-GB |work=BBC News |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-africa-46598755 |access-date=2023-08-26}}</ref> He trains corporate executives on subjects that include strategy, sustainability, influencer marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy.<ref name=":2" /> He has published four books as an author. His books were written under the pen name Damilare Osundare before he morphed into Damilare Oluwasegun.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Asiricomedy’s Open Secret Set For Global Streaming Debut |url=https://independent.ng/asiricomedys-open-secret-set-for-global-streaming-debut/ |access-date=August 26, 2023 |website=independent.ng}}</ref>
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== Education ==
== Education ==
Damillare is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-09-22 |title=Interview With Asiri Comedy: Your Passion Alone Isn’t Enough For Success |url=https://espact.com/interview-with-asiri-comedy-your-passion-alone-isnt-enough-for-success/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Espact |language=en-US}}</ref>, where he studied Microbiology and Immunology 2008-2013– In 2019, Damilare became a Fellow of Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (ACILRM) before he proceeded to [[Ajayi Crowther University]], Oyo, for an MBA with a specialty in [[Business Administration]] and [[General management|General Management]] (2019–2021).
Damillare is an alumnus of [[Obafemi Awolowo University]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2017-09-22 |title=Interview With Asiri Comedy: Your Passion Alone Isn’t Enough For Success |url=https://espact.com/interview-with-asiri-comedy-your-passion-alone-isnt-enough-for-success/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Espact |language=en-US}}</ref>, where he studied Microbiology and Immunology 2008-2013. In 2019, Damilare became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (ACILRM) before he proceeded to [[Ajayi Crowther University]], Oyo, for an MBA with a specialty in [[Business Administration]] and [[General management|General Management]] (2019–2021).


== Books ==
== Books ==
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* The Hero<ref name=":0" />
* The Hero<ref name=":0" />
* I don’t like Semo<ref name=":0" />
* I don’t like Semo<ref name=":0" />

== Personal life ==
He is married to Adediran Abiodun Oluwasegun<ref>{{Cite web |title=Star-studded pictures from Asiri Comedy & Charis' wedding - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/10/25/star-studded-pictures-from-asiri-comedy-charis-wedding/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |language=en-US}}</ref> and has one son.


== Awards and recognitions ==
== Awards and recognitions ==


* The Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders by the [[Ooni of Ife]], [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi|Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]], honoured Damilare as one of the young Nigerians leading the way in the leadership and business arenas in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasak |first=Adekunle |date=2021-06-18 |title=Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/royal-award-from-ooni-another-level-of-national-service-unlocked-for-me-%E2%80%95-asiricomedy/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* The Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders by the [[Ooni of Ife]], [[Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi|Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi]], honoured Damilare as one of the young Nigerians leading the way in the leadership and business arenas in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Rasak |first=Adekunle |date=2021-06-18 |title=Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/royal-award-from-ooni-another-level-of-national-service-unlocked-for-me-%E2%80%95-asiricomedy/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* 2017's Best Comedy Act by NEA<ref>{{Cite web |last=AJALA |first=AYOMIDE |date=2017-11-27 |title=NEA 2017 Winners - Jidenna, AY Makun, Olamide Others Win Big |url=https://olorisupergal.com/203508/events/nea-2017-winners-jidenna-ay-makun-olamide-others-win-big/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=OloriSuperGal |language=en-GB}}</ref>
* Recipient of 2017's Best Comedy Act by NEA<ref>{{Cite web |last=AJALA |first=AYOMIDE |date=2017-11-27 |title=NEA 2017 Winners - Jidenna, AY Makun, Olamide Others Win Big |url=https://olorisupergal.com/203508/events/nea-2017-winners-jidenna-ay-makun-olamide-others-win-big/ |access-date=2023-08-26 |website=OloriSuperGal |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 17:34, 26 August 2023

Damilare Oluwasegun
Born
Damilare Osudare

(1991-12-23) 23 December 1991 (age 32)
Ibadan
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materObafemi Awolowo University, Ajayi Crowther University.
Occupation(s)Nigerian comedian and Author
Known forCEO/founder Humorality Comedy Academy
SpouseAdediran Abiodun Oluwasegun
ChildrenOne
Websitedamilareosudare.com

Damilare Oluwasegun (born December 23, 1991) known by his stage name Asiricomedy, is a Nigerian comedian, author, and speaker.[1][2][3] He is the founder of the Humorality Club, a hub for budding comic talents.[4][5] In 2021, Damilare was enlisted as one of the Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders for the Royal African Young Leadership Forum (RAYLF) by His Imperial Majesty, Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi.[6]

During Mr. Damilare's interview with Channels Television, ''he affirmed that becoming a comedian was a coincidence, as his desire was to become a teacher after completing his undergraduate degree. However, he developed interest in comedy making during his undergraduate programme in 2010''[7][8][9]

Aside from his stage name, he is also known as Asiri, which means secret.[10] He trains corporate executives on subjects that include strategy, sustainability, influencer marketing, storytelling, and brand strategy.[2] He has published four books as an author. His books were written under the pen name Damilare Osundare before he morphed into Damilare Oluwasegun.[11]

In August 2023, he recorded a comedy special themed ''Open secret''.[3][11][12]

Education

Damillare is an alumnus of Obafemi Awolowo University[13], where he studied Microbiology and Immunology 2008-2013. In 2019, Damilare became a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Loan and Risk Management of Nigeria (ACILRM) before he proceeded to Ajayi Crowther University, Oyo, for an MBA with a specialty in Business Administration and General Management (2019–2021).

Books

  • Asiri (Mystery) ISBN 978-1981643158[4]
  • ANTICIPATION: The Fire of Process ISBN[4]
  • The Hero[4]
  • I don’t like Semo[4]

Personal life

He is married to Adediran Abiodun Oluwasegun[14] and has one son.

Awards and recognitions

  • The Top 100 Nigerian Youth Leaders by the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, honoured Damilare as one of the young Nigerians leading the way in the leadership and business arenas in 2021.[15]
  • Recipient of 2017's Best Comedy Act by NEA[16]

See also

References

  1. ^ Omogbolagun, Tope (31 August 2019). "Before Stardom With... Asiri Comedy (Osundare Damilare)". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b "One can thrive in many fields by constantly evolving — Asiricomedy". vanguardngr.com. 11 July 2020. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  3. ^ a b "We Make More Money Online Than In Stand Up Comedy~ Comedian Asiri Reveals". YouTube. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  4. ^ a b c d e "Nigeria's Damilare Juggles Comedy and Writing - THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  5. ^ "Comedian, Asiri drums support for budding acts". Daily Nigerian. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  6. ^ Rasak, Adekunle (18 June 2021). "Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  7. ^ "Comedy Was The Least I Considered For Livelihood - Asiri Comedy". YouTube. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  8. ^ "Arole and I are not one - Asircomedy". Thenationonlineng.net. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Exclusive: AsiriComedy Shares His Experiences To Stardom [READ]". YabaLeftOnline. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Nigerian duo bring blessings and chaos to BBC". BBC News. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  11. ^ a b "Asiricomedy's Open Secret Set For Global Streaming Debut". independent.ng. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Discussing The Influence Of Tech & Social Media On Nigeria's Comedy Scene With Asiricomedy". YouTube. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  13. ^ admin (22 September 2017). "Interview With Asiri Comedy: Your Passion Alone Isn't Enough For Success". Espact. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  14. ^ "Star-studded pictures from Asiri Comedy & Charis' wedding - P.M. News". Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  15. ^ Rasak, Adekunle (18 June 2021). "Royal award from Ooni, another level of national service unlocked for me ― Asiricomedy". Tribune Online. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
  16. ^ AJALA, AYOMIDE (27 November 2017). "NEA 2017 Winners - Jidenna, AY Makun, Olamide Others Win Big". OloriSuperGal. Retrieved 26 August 2023.
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