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Gbenga Adeyinka is a popular Nigerian actor, comedian, radio and television host, author, and master of ceremonies (MC).
He hails from Abeokuta in Ogun State and often refers to himself as CFR (Comedian of the Federal Republic) and has recently taken on the title GCON (Grand Comedian of Nigeria).
FACTS ABOUT GBENGA ADEYINKA
- FULL NAME: Gbenga Adeyinka
- DATE OF BIRTH: May 7,1968
- PLACE OF BIRTH: Abeokuta, Ogun, Nigeria
- NATIONALITY: Nigerian
- OCCUPATIONs: Comedian, Actor, Radio & TV Presenter
- SPOUSE: Abiola Adewunmi Adeyinka
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Gbenga Adeyinka completed his education at the University of Lagos, where he obtained a degree in English.
CAREER
Gbenga rose to fame with his “shine shine bobo” promotion for the ‘Star Game Show’ and has hosted various television programs on AIT, Galaxy TV, MBI, and Africa Magic on DSTV. He is skilled in multiple Nigerian languages.
He has emceed numerous weddings and events in Nigeria and abroad. Additionally, he founded a comedy magazine in Nigeria known as Laffmattazz.
In August 2020, amid the COVID-19 pandemic, he launched a new food business named Aduni Adeyinka Foods.
PERSONAL LIFE
Gbenga is married to Mrs. Abiola Adeyinka, and they have three children together.