SLK (comedian)
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| SLK | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Oluwaponmile Salako |
| Medium |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Notable works and roles | Teetotaler |
Oluwaponmile Salako, better known by the stage name SLK, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor and compere.[1] He started comedy professionally in December 2009 and is also known for the character "Boda Wasiu". In May 2023, he debuted his comedy titled "Teetotaler" on Netflix.[2][3]
Career[edit]
In 2016, Salako introduced the skit-character "Boda Wasiu", where he calls out famous people while addressing social issues.[4]
His first standup comedy special "Thank God I'm Funny (TGIF)" was a live show which held on 23 November 2018.[5] The live show featured guest appearances from comedians Bovi, Alibaba Akpobome and Basketmouth. It premiered in cinemas on 26 July 2019. In the same year, his film "Change: The Legend of the Street" was included in Moët & Chandon's "Shorties" collection of short films by new filmmakers.[6]
In April 2023, he announced the debut of his second comedy special "Teetotaler" on Netflix.[7][8] The comedy addressed socio-cultural issues in Africa like rape, politics and monarchy.[9][10]
He has featured in several movies including "It's Her Day", "Becoming Abi" and "Daluchi".
Filmography[edit]
- Onibukun (2001)
- It's Her Day (2016)[11]
- The Other News (2017)
- A Case of Freewill (2017)[12]
- Another Father's Day (2019)
- During Ever After (2020)[13]
- Becoming Abi (2021)[14]
- Daluchi (2021)
- Come With Me (2022)
Awards/nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Future Awards Africa | Comedian of the year | Nominated | [15] |
| 2015 | Naija FM Comedy Awards | Upcoming comedian of the year | Nominated | [16] |
References[edit]
- ^ "New generation of comedians (2)". Encomium Magazine. 2014-05-10. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "SLKomedy to debut comedy special 'Teetotaler' on Netflix". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-04-06. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Watch Teetotaler | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Ojoye, Taiwo (2018-09-21). "My religious mum accuses me of always lying on stage –Comedian SLK". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "SLK to headline his stand up comedy special tagged "Thank God I'm Funny" (TGIF) on Friday November 23". 2018-11-22. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Amodeni, Adunni (2019-03-04). "The Moët & Chandon Film Gala with Filmhouse presents: The Shorties". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "SLK Set For 2nd Comedy Special, Teetotaler". Independent Newspaper.
- ^ "3 important things SLK gets right with Netflix comedy special 'Teetotaler'". Pulse Nigeria. 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ agbetiloye (2023-05-19). "SLK's Teetotaler: Laughing all the way to Netflix". Ventures Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Mkhize, Nonku (2023-04-07). "Nigerian Comedy Special 'Teetotaler' Set To Premiere On Netflix This Month". Broadcast Media Africa (BMA). Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "It's Her Day". Businessday NG. 2016-09-29. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "A Case Of Free Will (2017), TV". tv24.co.uk. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ TuriDee (2020-08-30). "Watch BellaRose Okojie & Olu 'SLK' Salako In The First Episode of Ama Psalmist's New Mini-Series 'During Ever After'". Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "Watch Becoming Abi | Netflix". www.netflix.com. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa 2017 Nominees". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2023-08-03.
- ^ Showemimo, Adedayo (2015-11-23). "Naija FM comedy awards: FULL list of WINNERS". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2023-08-03.