Sabinus, also known as Mr Funny, is one of Nigeria's most-watched skit makers. Here is his story: real name, age, UNIPORT days, how he blew up, his films and awards, and what top skit makers like him earn.
Quick facts
| Real name | Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu |
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| Known as | Sabinus, Mr Funny, Oga Sabinus |
| Born | 30 January 1995, Rivers State |
| Education | Linguistics and Communication Studies, University of Port Harcourt |
| Breakthrough | 2019, after influencers shared his skits |
| Films | Billionaire's Bride, Man of War, Dead Serious (2024) |
| Award | AMVCA Best Online Social Content Creator (2022) |
| Estimated net worth | Several hundred thousand to over $1 million (industry estimate) |
Who is Sabinus?
Sabinus is a Nigerian comedian and skit maker known for his playful, often unlucky character, with nicknames such as Mumu Man and Investor Sabinus. His short videos are shared millions of times across Instagram, YouTube and WhatsApp.
Early life and education
Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu was born on 30 January 1995 in Rivers State. He went to school in Port Harcourt and graduated from the University of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT) with a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies. He has named Mr Ibu and Charles Inojie as early influences.
How Sabinus became famous
He started making skits while still at university. His big break came in 2019, when popular Instagram influencers began reposting his videos and his following grew quickly. Today his YouTube channel alone has over a million subscribers and more than 200 million views.
He has also acted in Nollywood films, including Billionaire's Bride, Man of War and Dead Serious (2024).
Awards and endorsements
Sabinus won Best Online Social Content Creator at the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Best Male Skit Maker at the 2022 Legit.ng Awards. He works with several brands as an ambassador.
