Mr Macaroni

Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo
Born (1993-05-03) 3 May 1993 (age 31)
Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Other namesMr Macaroni
Alma materRedeemer's University Nigeria
Occupation(s)Actor, Content Producer
Years active2012–present
Websitemrmacaronitv.com

Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (Listenⓘ) (born 3 May 1993),[1] popularly known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist.[2][3][4][5] He is known for his online comedy skits and roles in films such as Ponzi (2021), Ayinla (2021), Aníkúlápó (2022), Freedom Way (2024), and Lisabi : The Uprising (2024).[6][7]

Adedayo first gained popularity in 2019 from his satirical skits on social media, playing characters such as the philandering political figure "Daddy Wa" and a strict lecturer, "Professor Hard Life".[8] He popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well".[9]

He is an advocate for civic empowerment, and most notably was involved in the 2020 #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, when he himself was a victim of police brutality.[10][11]

Since then, Adedayo has increasingly used his platform to champion social causes and frequently combines humor with civic education in his skits.[12][13][14] In 2022 and 2023 he won the Trendupp Awards' Force of Influence award given to the "influencer or content creator who commanded the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space".[15]

  1. ^ "Mr Macaroni, from Nigerian comedian to EndSARS activist". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  2. ^ "Adebowale Adedayo". IMDb. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  3. ^ "Mr Macaroni, others in marathon #EndSARSProtest in Lagos". Vanguard News. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Broda Shaggi, Mr. Macaroni others top the list of digital content creators". Premium Times. 29 January 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
  5. ^ Gatefield (3 May 2022). "Gatefield's People Journalism Prize for Africa 2021 Winners". Gatefield. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  6. ^ Elfadl, Murtada (17 September 2024). "'Freedom Way' Review: From Nigeria, a Kinetic Thriller Juggles Many Intertwining Narratives". Variety. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  7. ^ Cletus, Confidence (28 September 2024). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Lisabi the Uprising' is Nollywood's best epic yet". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  8. ^ BellaNaija.com (11 June 2024). "Mr Macaroni Speaks on The Character "Daddy Wa" & Finding Success in Entertainment With Teju Babyface". BellaNaija. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  9. ^ "MrMacaroni (@mrmacaroni1) • Instagram photos and videos". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 27 September 2022.
  10. ^ Egbas, Jude (9 October 2020). "Mr Macaroni, #EndSARS protesters, spend cold night at Lagos House of Assembly". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  11. ^ [email protected] (20 October 2023). "[Photos] #EndSARS: Mr Macaroni, others stage walk at 3rd Anniversary of Lekki Tollgate shootings". Vanguard News. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  12. ^ Okogba, Emmanuel (14 February 2021). "#OccupyLekkiTollgate: They beat, threatened to kill us - Mr Macaroni tells experience with police [video]". Vanguard News. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  13. ^ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (30 April 2022). "I use my 'freaky freaky' character and art to drive social change: Mr Macaroni". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 5 October 2024.
  14. ^ "THE TOYIN FALOLA INTERVIEWS: A CONVERSATION WITH DEBO ADEDAYO, PART3". groups.google.com. Retrieved 9 October 2024.
  15. ^ "Trendupp Awards: Mr Macaroni Emerges Force Of Influence Winner, Goes Home With Brand New Car - Brand Communicator". 11 July 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2024.