GBENGA ADENIJI about his 30 years in the entertainment business.
Although being in the limelight means being under pressure with the
opposite sex, seasoned broadcaster and comedian, Bashiru Adisa, says
he is satisfied with his two wives and does not intend to add another
woman to them.
The comedian, who spoke with our correspondent in his office in Lagos
last Wednesday, says much is involved concerning marital affairs.
He notes, " I have two wives and children, both male and female. I
don't intend to go beyond that because a lot is involved when it comes
to family affairs."
He recalls how he got into the showbiz business in 1982 when he formed
a theatre group called Bashi Group of Jesters. But he dabbled into
broadcasting in 1990 when he was no longer able to manage the group.
He states, "I once featured on radio programmes presented by
distinguished presenters such as Tope Saidi (Omo Olofin) and the late
Gbenga Adeboye. Then Radio Lagos discovered me and gave me a programme
titled Kasun Layo.
"From there, I was at NTA 7 where Alhaji Tajudeen Kusamotu gave us a
chance on Ni Faaji Kelele. Broadcasters such as Akanni Famoye,
Sunkanmi Aremu, Akeem Enudunjuyo and myself handled the Agbedegbeyo
segment of the programme, while Abiodun Alabi (Eleti Ofe) and Kunle
Orilawo presented the Ogbero segment. I am celebrating my 30 years in
entertainment this year."
Currently, Baba Gboin, together with Ambrose Somide, presents a
Yoruba entertainment show, Mini Jojo, on African Independent
Television and Raypower.
He further says he has produced eight albums which include
Breakthrough, Born Again, Erinwo, Talent Exhibition, Gboin Loke,
Advanced Journey and Ede Wa.
On why he abandoned his degree programme at the Lagos State
University, Ojo, the broadcaster-cum-comedian says the decision was
not due to academic incompetence.
He states that having earned professional certificates from the
Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Training School and the British
Broadcasting Corporation, his resolve has always been to acquire
certificates he could defend anywhere.
"I want a certificate I can defend anywhere and anytime. I don't want
a situation where I will be somewhere and another person will be
writing an examination for me," he states. The humour merchant, who
says he wanted to study Business Administration before fate ruled
otherwise, adds, "Since there is life I know there are many
opportunities out there for me academically."
He further says his spontaneity in drawing out humour in every
situation is a divine talent.
"That is why I am called Gboin – which means to be alert."