Nigerian comedian, Afamefuna Igwemba, popularly known as Klint Da Drunk, has opened up about his career in the entertainment industry, revealing that despite his stage name, he does not drink alcohol because he is allergic to it.

Speaking with journalist, the comedian explained how he separates his stage character from his real personality, noting that his comedy persona helps him express his observations about society.

“I make the character but the character doesn’t make me. The character allows me to express my observations. I am naturally observant, and the character amplifies that. The idea behind the character is that when people are under the influence, they become more courageous and say things they normally would not say.

“So the character brings out truth in a humorous way. Interestingly, I do not drink alcohol. I discovered I am allergic to it. Whenever I tried, I would fall sick for days. I also struggled with smoking at a point, but I eventually stopped,” he stated.

Klint Da Drunk also spoke about the growth of comedy in Nigeria, saying he is proud of how the industry has evolved over the years.

According to him, while he expected the comedy industry to grow, he did not anticipate the speed at which performances would move from physical events to online platforms.

“I cannot say I am surprised at how it is moving because I expected it to grow. What I did not expect was how quickly it would shift from physical performances to virtual platforms. The change from the traditional style, where people pay, sit down, and enjoy live comedy, to a system where people can watch from the comfort of their homes happened very fast.

“If you gather a large audience in a hall, you might get about 5,000 people, which is impressive. But someone who creates skits online can reach millions. Even 5,000 views online is considered small. The difference is that the people in a live audience pay directly, while online viewers use data, which still translates to money,” he added.

(Nigerian Tribune)