Comedian Akpororo tells why he built a mansion in Okokomaiko

I had a sold-out show, and I was so
happy. I am preparing for next year, which will be the fifth edition. We
bless God for the turnout this year and for making it a success. I must
confess that this year has been good for me and you can see that
yourself too. You can see that I am moving forward.

I would love to go into acting fully,
but the job has to be good. If the scripts I get are good and the money
is okay, nothing stops me from acting. The truth is, many directors have
approached me, but I am usually not okay with the money they offer. I
wouldn’t take an acting job if it is not worth it. We all know that
acting is time-consuming.

Yes, I dance quite well, but I have
never thought of being a professional dancer. While growing up in Warri,
Delta State, I went for competitions. I was very young then, my mother
was always with me. I love dancing and it is even part of my craft as a
comedian. You can see that I dance a lot on stage while performing. If I
decide to take dance seriously now, I will still do well with it. My
wife also dances well and it is certain that we must learn from each
other. In the near future, I plan to dance with my wife on stage during
my annual show.

Every man has what he wants or likes.
Before we got married, we discussed how to live as husband and wife, and
I don’t need to share what we agreed to with the public.

We have been married for two years and
we are still growing. I am grateful to God for seeing us through. When I
look back, it seems like it was just yesterday that we got married. As I
pray for a happy home, my wife prays too because we all want the best. I
am happy that I have a home now. When you cross the bridge with the
right person, you will be very happy.

We had known each other for many years.
Before we started dating, I was already a friend to her family; I mean
the Xplicit Dance Group. You know she is a dancer. Though I liked her
from the outset, I didn’t show interest early because a colleague
claimed they had something together. But three years ago, I knew I
wanted to get married and I made my intention known to her. I let her
know that I wanted her for marriage; I didn’t even know she was thinking
of marriage too at that point. For someone who is into entertainment, I
think the best thing is to marry a woman who can stay at home. I know
some entertainers don’t mind getting married to someone in the same
industry. Different things work for different people, but we should
always pray to God for direction.

My wife’s father is still alive. But her
mother handed my wife and her brother over to the founder of Xplicit
Dance Group, Mr. David Abraham, when they were little. The mother did
that because of certain things I am not at liberty to discuss. She is no
more now, but the reason she asked Mr. David to be their guardian was
more of a domestic issue and she felt they would do well with him. They
were four children and she needed to keep them safe. When I first met
them too, I thought they were all orphans. So, I don’t blame anyone who
thinks she is an orphan.

I have my privacy because I have my own
house now. I tell people that if you like what you see in Lekki, Magodo
or Victoria Island, you can recreate it wherever you stay. That is what I
did. Okokomaiko is not a place you should be afraid of living. Even in
Lekki that we think is a place for the rich alone, there are some parts
of the area that are not nice.I was born on the streets, so I cannot be
harassed. I walk freely without fear. I also go to the field to play
football with friends in the evening. The reason bad things happen to
people is that their minds are full of evil. My belief is that anything
you think of would come to pass in your life. In anything I do in life, I
always look at the positive side.

Okokomaiko is where I choose to live; it
is my plan. If God asks me to move, I will surely move. For now, this
is where I love and I believe being in the area gives hope to people. I
organise a monthly programme tagged, Street Praise, where we
come together to praise and thank God. We dance and encourage each
other. I just love the place. I feel there is something about that area
that makes people work hard. I am not interested in living in Lekki or
Magodo for now. When the time comes, I will go there.

I am an entertainer, so I didn’t need to
reply them. I am not normally a man to bear grudges. I have spoken
about it in the form of a joke and I have moved on. Being silent has
really helped me. If you followed the story well; at the end of the day,
I won. Though I didn’t talk, my fans later replied them. Yung6ix is my
friend, we are not fighting. The problem was that the so-called DJ
wanted to take it to another level, which was not needed. That should
tell you that I am a God-fearing person. If I like fighting, I would
have taken it up with the DJ. But I don’t have that time.

If you watch the second part of the
video, you will know that I meant no harm to him. It was just a joke.
When the second part was released, everyone calmed down. I believe the
media also aggravated everything. If the media wants to scatter things,
it costs them nothing. And if the media wants to arrange things, it
costs nothing too. As an entertainer, you have to understand this. So,
anytime they scatter it, you stand firm and whenever they build it
again, you are there as well. A good name is better than riches and that
is the legacy I am trying to maintain. I want to help the people around
me. I understand that one cannot be good in the eyes of everyone, but I
always try to give my best.

They are fine. I don’t just fancy the
idea of sharing certain things on social media. Yes, I am an
entertainer, but I choose to keep some things about me private. My
parents are based in Warri, Delta State.

I am the eldest of five children. I have
a brother who is a DJ and rapper; he is doing well in Warri. My
mother’s brother, known as Oga Prince, is a comedian too. He performed
at my last show. He is funny, so people should get ready for him.

I don’t belong to any caucus. I am on my
own. Akpororo is a friend to all. I don’t think there are caucuses
because everyone in the industry gives me jobs.

I might have been a musician or
footballer. If I didn’t do music, I would have pursued a career in
football. I took football seriously before, but there was no one to
sponsor me. I just had to leave it, but I still play football for fun.