Nigerian comedian and actor Isaac Olayiwola, better known by his stage name Layi Wasabi, has claimed that his uncles physically disciplined him when he was a child.
The AMVCA winner talked about how one of his uncles drove him around for hours to chastise him for failing physics and doing poorly in maths during an appearance on the ’90s Baby’ podcast.
“I had uncles that flogged me. I had one that travelled to flog me. He travelled for two hours from Ibadan to Oshogbo to flog me.
“At the time, I passed biology, chemistry but I failed physics. And I had stronger subjects in the art department so it was recommended that I did art. So my mum was upset I wasn’t taking school seriously.
“She called one of my uncles, he said don’t worry I’ll be in Oshogbo tomorrow. I was the one that opened the gate for him, assisted him to carry his luggage from his car.
“And he sat down, drank water and said bring your report card. He went through all the courses and said, ‘You failed physics, you didn’t do well in mathematics. Lie down there.’ And I knew what my fate was then.”
Recall that, Layi Wasabi was honored with the Best Digital Content Creator award at the ongoing 2024 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA).
Layi’s captivating content on Medical Negligence earned him this prestigious accolade.
Taking to the stage, Layi captivated the audience with his trademark humor as he delivered his speech, expressing gratitude for the award.
“Thank you, MultiChoice, for granting me this award among multiple contestants,” he said.
The Best Digital Content category illuminates the thriving realm of online entertainment, highlighting the skills of creators who have enthralled audiences with their engaging, innovative, and imaginative content.
Other nominees in this list include “National Treasure” by Adebola Adeyela (Lizzy Jay); “Hello Neighbour” by Elozonam Ogbolu, Lina Idoko, and Jemima Osunde; and “The Boyfriend” by Maryam Apaokagi-Greene
