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| '''Viral Tv''', also known as '''Uzu Marvelous''', is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, |
'''Viral Tv''', also known as '''Uzu Marvelous''', is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, storyteller, activist and social media influencer. He is known for playing multiple roles in his skits.<ref name="Uzu l">{{Cite web|title=Comedian Uzu Marvelous Profile Soars On Social Media|url=https://leadership.ng/comedian-uzu-marvelous-profile-soars-on-social-media/|access-date=2021-07-11|website=leadership.ng|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Redefining Brand Storytelling in Nigeria|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/13/redefining-brand-storytelling-in-nigeria/|access-date=2023-07-13|website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Uzu D">{{Cite web|title=Uzu Marvelous: A Voice for Change in Nigerian Comedy|url=https://dailytimesng.com/uzu-marvelous-a-voice-for-change-in-nigerian-comedy/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=dailytimesng.com|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| <ref>{{Cite web|title=Redefining Brand Storytelling in Nigeria|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/07/13/redefining-brand-storytelling-in-nigeria/|access-date=2023-07-13|website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Uzu D">{{Cite web|title=Uzu Marvelous: A Voice for Change in Nigerian Comedy|url=https://dailytimesng.com/uzu-marvelous-a-voice-for-change-in-nigerian-comedy/|access-date=2022-11-30|website=dailytimesng.com|language=en}}</ref> | |||
| ==Early life and |
==Early life and education== | ||
| ⚫ | Viral TV was born on May 27, 1998, in Obiaruku, ]. He completed his education at Perpetual Primary School and Perpetual Secondary School, and furthered his studies at ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Viral TV: A Rising Influence In Nigerian Entertainment Scene|url=https://independent.ng/viral-tv-a-rising-influence-in-nigerian-entertainment-scene/|access-date=2023-08-23|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| Viral TV was born on May 27, in Obiaruku, ]. He completed his education at Perpetual Primary School and Perpetual Secondary School, and furthered his studies at ]. | |||
| ⚫ | <ref>{{Cite web|title=Viral TV: A Rising Influence In Nigerian Entertainment Scene|url=https://independent.ng/viral-tv-a-rising-influence-in-nigerian-entertainment-scene/|access-date=2023-08-23|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Career== | ==Career== | ||
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| In 2015, He started online comedy but rose to stardom in 2019 with his viral controversial video featuring ] , a Nigerian cross-dresser.<ref name="Uzu S">{{Cite web|title=Viral TV: A Nigerian skit maker and influencer|url=https://thesun.ng/viral-tv-a-nigerian-skit-maker-and-influencer/?amp|access-date=2021-04-23|website=thesun.ng|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Challenges faced by emerging influencers in Nigerian entertainment industry|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/07/14/challenges-faced-by-emerging-influencers-in-nigerian-entertainment-industry/|access-date=2022-07-23|website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Emerging Voices: Nigerian Youths Driving Change Across Sectors|url=https://independent.ng/emerging-voices-nigerian-youths-driving-change-across-sectors/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> | In 2015, He started online comedy but rose to stardom in 2019 with his viral controversial video featuring ] , a Nigerian cross-dresser.<ref name="Uzu S">{{Cite web|title=Viral TV: A Nigerian skit maker and influencer|url=https://thesun.ng/viral-tv-a-nigerian-skit-maker-and-influencer/?amp|access-date=2021-04-23|website=thesun.ng|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Challenges faced by emerging influencers in Nigerian entertainment industry|url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/07/14/challenges-faced-by-emerging-influencers-in-nigerian-entertainment-industry/|access-date=2022-07-23|website=pmnewsnigeria.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Emerging Voices: Nigerian Youths Driving Change Across Sectors|url=https://independent.ng/emerging-voices-nigerian-youths-driving-change-across-sectors/|access-date=2024-02-12|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| In 2023, Falcus Media appointed him as its brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Falcus Media Appoints Uzu Marvelous As Brand Ambassador|url=https://independent.ng/falcus-media-appoints-uzu-marvelous-as-brand-ambassador/|access-date=2023-07-23|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> He is an advocate for civic empowerment,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzu Marvelous: Content Creator, and Philanthropist Making a Difference|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/15/uzu-marvelous-content-creator-and-philanthropist-making-a-difference/|access-date=2024-09-15|website=thisdaylive.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How I’m spreading joy through comedy, philanthropy – Marvelous|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-im-spreading-joy-through-comedy-philanthropy-marvelous/|access-date=2024-09-15|website=vanguardngr.com|language=en}}</ref>and most notably was involved in the ].<ref name="Uzu D"/><ref name="Uzu S"/> | In 2023, Falcus Media appointed him as its brand ambassador.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Falcus Media Appoints Uzu Marvelous As Brand Ambassador|url=https://independent.ng/falcus-media-appoints-uzu-marvelous-as-brand-ambassador/|access-date=2023-07-23|website=independent.ng|language=en}}</ref> He is an advocate for civic empowerment,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Uzu Marvelous: Content Creator, and Philanthropist Making a Difference|url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2024/09/15/uzu-marvelous-content-creator-and-philanthropist-making-a-difference/|access-date=2024-09-15|website=thisdaylive.com|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=How I’m spreading joy through comedy, philanthropy – Marvelous|url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2024/09/how-im-spreading-joy-through-comedy-philanthropy-marvelous/|access-date=2024-09-15|website=vanguardngr.com|language=en}}</ref> and most notably was involved in the ].<ref name="Uzu D"/><ref name="Uzu S"/> | ||
| He is seen as the five Most Inspiring Man in Nigeria and was nominated in 2018 at the ] and ]. |
He is seen as the five Most Inspiring Man in Nigeria and was nominated in 2018 at the ] and ].<ref name="Uzu l"/> In 2022, he was awarded Best Philanthropist of the Year.<ref name="Uzu G">{{Cite web|title=Uyo hosts prestigious award ceremony as Uzu Marvelous emerges Philanthropist of the Year|url=https://guardian.ng/features/uyo-hosts-prestigious-award-ceremony-as-uzu-marvelous-emerges-philanthropist-of-the-year/|access-date=2022-10-23|website=guardian.ng|language=en}}</ref> | ||
| ==Awards and recognitions== | ==Awards and recognitions== | ||
Latest revision as of 14:37, 1 January 2025
Nigerian online comedian| Viral TV | |
|---|---|
| Born | Uzu marvelous |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Delta State University |
| Occupation(s) | Comedian, Contents Creator |
Viral Tv, also known as Uzu Marvelous, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, storyteller, activist and social media influencer. He is known for playing multiple roles in his skits.
Early life and education
Viral TV was born on May 27, 1998, in Obiaruku, Delta State. He completed his education at Perpetual Primary School and Perpetual Secondary School, and furthered his studies at Delta State University.
Career
In 2015, He started online comedy but rose to stardom in 2019 with his viral controversial video featuring James Brown , a Nigerian cross-dresser.
In 2023, Falcus Media appointed him as its brand ambassador. He is an advocate for civic empowerment, and most notably was involved in the 2020 #EndSARS movement in Nigeria.
He is seen as the five Most Inspiring Man in Nigeria and was nominated in 2018 at the City People Entertainment Awards and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In 2022, he was awarded Best Philanthropist of the Year.
Awards and recognitions
He won the Best Philanthropist of the Year” by quality decorder and has been nominated by Nigeria Entertainment Awards, City People Entertainment Awards.
See also
References
- ^ "Comedian Uzu Marvelous Profile Soars On Social Media". leadership.ng. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- "Redefining Brand Storytelling in Nigeria". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2023-07-13.
- ^ "Uzu Marvelous: A Voice for Change in Nigerian Comedy". dailytimesng.com. Retrieved 2022-11-30.
- "Viral TV: A Rising Influence In Nigerian Entertainment Scene". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-08-23.
- ^ "Viral TV: A Nigerian skit maker and influencer". thesun.ng. Retrieved 2021-04-23.
- "Challenges faced by emerging influencers in Nigerian entertainment industry". pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-07-23.
- "Emerging Voices: Nigerian Youths Driving Change Across Sectors". independent.ng. Retrieved 2024-02-12.
- "Falcus Media Appoints Uzu Marvelous As Brand Ambassador". independent.ng. Retrieved 2023-07-23.
- "Uzu Marvelous: Content Creator, and Philanthropist Making a Difference". thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- "How I'm spreading joy through comedy, philanthropy – Marvelous". vanguardngr.com. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
- ^ "Uyo hosts prestigious award ceremony as Uzu Marvelous emerges Philanthropist of the Year". guardian.ng. Retrieved 2022-10-23.