Popular skit maker, Isaac Aloma, aka ZicSaloma, has disclosed that he used to work as a lecturer at Kaduna Polytechnic. However, he made the decision to resign and concentrate on creating skits due to the inadequate salary he was receiving.
In a recent podcast interview with actress Iyabo Ojo, Aloma shared that his determination for success led him to begin his master’s program while completing his youth service.
He recounted serving at Kadpoly and subsequently being retained as a lecturer after the completion of his youth service.
Reflecting on his journey, the skit maker recalled auditioning for singing competitions and even participating in an edition of The Voice Nigeria while lecturing.
He described his entry into skit-making as “unplanned” and mentioned facing challenges in the field for three years before gaining recognition.
Aloma said, “I started making skits unplanned. It wasn’t something I took seriously but it was gaining traction. At first, I was posting my skits on Facebook, and my Facebook friends seemed to like it. They encouraged me to do more. I just kept doing it. I did it for like three years. My fan base wasn’t growing but the people who liked it liked it.
“Then until the lockdown period when I joined Tiktok, my contents started flying organically.
“At a point, I told my boss that I was quitting my lecturing job and she was like, ‘Are you sure you know what you’re doing?’ I’m done with lecturing. How much is the lecturer’s salary? [laughs]”
He mentioned that upon leaving the lecturing profession, he had not achieved success at that point.