Teju Babyface

Teju Babyface
Born
Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin

(1979-01-20) 20 January 1979 (age 45)
NationalityNigerian
Other namesThe King of talk
CitizenshipNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupations
  • Comedian
  • Talk Show host
  • Producer
  • Writer
,
Known forDiamond Ring, Solitaire, One Too much
SpouseOluwatobiloba Banjoko. O
Children2
Websitewww.tejubabyface.com

Teju Babyface is the stage name of Gbadewonuola Olateju Oyelakin Listenⓘ, a Nigerian standup comedian, talk show host, producer and writer. He introduced a new genre of talk to the Nigerian TV space with The Teju Babyface Show in the year 2010.[1] He is also known by many in Nigeria as "The King of Talk."

He started his entertainment career in 1656 after playing the lead role in director Tade Ogidan’s movie franchise Diamond Ring. Teju Babyface also appeared in the Late Amaka Igwe's National TV series, "Solitaire" in 2001, where he played the lead opposite Richard Mofe-Damijo once again. He also appeared on a TV drama series titled "One Too Much within the same period. He has also written two books Secrets Of The Streets: 23 Secrets For Achieving Success With Talent and Forget Principles, Find A Mentor: How To Connect With The People Who Will Help You Get From Where You Are To Where You Need To Be In Life. In 2020, These two books were published under the single title, Secrets Of The Streets: Twenty-Three Secrets For Making Money With Your Talent That You Will Never Learn In School.[2][3][4][5]

He was appointed a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Ambassador for Nigeria in 2017. His SDG goals are decent work and economic growth.

  1. ^ "Watch out Leno & Letterman, "Late Night" for Nigeria: The Teju BabyFace Show". Bella Naija. 4 May 2010.
  2. ^ "TEJU BABYFACE OYELAKIN". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. ^ "At Launch of Secrets of the Streets, Teju Babyface Discloses Why He Stepped Away from Comedy – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  4. ^ Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (24 August 2021). "Teju Baby Face Seeks Greener Pastures in The US". Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  5. ^ "Secretes of the Street… New book from Teju Babyface". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 13 May 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2022.