Ajebo

**Ajebo** (born Erem Emeka Nehemiah on May 16, 1987, in Lagos State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, media personality, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for his work in animated comedy. He is known for his unique blend of stand-up and his pioneering role in Nigerian animation comedy.Early Life and Education Nehemiah was born and raised in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. He developed an early passion for comedy and storytelling. For his secondary education, he attended the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta, graduating in 2004. He pursued higher education at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where he studied Mass Communication from 2006 to 2010. He later earned a master's degree in Mass Communication from The University of Lagos in 2016.Career Progression and Notable Works Erem began performing stand-up comedy during his secondary school and university years, initially under the stage name "MCErem." He later adopted the stage name "Ajebo," a Nigerian slang term often used to describe someone born into wealth, a nickname given to him by other comedians. His professional career gained traction when he started working with NaijaFM, Lagos, in 2011. Ajebo transitioned his focus to animation comedy, aiming to carve a unique niche in the Nigerian entertainment industry. In 2016, he resigned from NaijaFM to fully dedicate himself to his animation production startup, House of Ajebo Animation Studios. His major achievements and works include: * **Tegwolo:** Ajebo is the creator and producer of the popular animated comedy series centered around the character Tegwolo, which has become one of his most recognized works. * **Other Animated Content:** His animation studio has also produced other popular animated comedy series such as "That's How We Roll" and "Madlove," which have aired on television channels like TVC, STV, Channels, and HipTV. He also created the children's educational entertainment platform "Jeni and Keni." * **Ajebo Unleashed:** He is the host of his own successful annual comedy show, *Ajebo Unleashed*.Major Achievements and Current Status Ajebo's innovative use of animation in comedy has earned him recognition within the industry. He was recognized with the Funniest Comedian of the Year award at the Nigerian Entertainment Awards in 2014 and received the Award of Special Recognition at the City People Entertainment Awards, also in 2014. He continues to run House of Ajebo Animation Studios, focusing on creating humorous and engaging content.