Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere, a Nigerian comedian better known as Alibaba, is of the opinion that being alone and celibate can lead to depression.
The ace comedian made this known while commenting on the need for young adults to get married.
He made this known via his Instagram page: “Being in a relationship is important. Being alone and celibate… can lead you to depression faster than you think”.
Back in August 2019, Alibaba stated that his father disowned him when he decided to venture into comedy.
According to him:“In 1988, when I started doing stand- up comedy…my father disowned me. His reason? He could not see any future in what I did. Many people are limited by history of things and what they already know. Those who create the future get triggered by things that can be seen in the future. How futuristic are your dreams? What is it that needs to be developed? Who will benefit from it? What are the things that will make it happen?
“I look back now and think about how many people tried to discourage me. Those who thought the ladder to success, was exclusively by climbing as a Doctor, Lawyer, Engineer, Banker, Architect, Accountant, Civil Servant. Today, there are comedians who are worth 3 billion (more or less) in assets and liquid cash. There are comedians, whose social impact and economic value has empowered many who are in those core walks of life mentioned above”.