Emanuael Chukwuemeka Ejekiru aka Sabinus or Mr Funny emerged the most popular Nigerian comedian in 2023.
This assertion was made by the organisers of the Nigerian Entertainment Today, NET, Honours at the 2023 edition.
The funny character, who is big on social media, emerged the Most Popular Comedian and Most Popular Content Creator. With this honours, Sabinus has edged out many of his contemporaries and colleagues in the comedy and content creation world.
Sabinus joins two awards winners at the NET Honours class of 2023, which has been referred to as an annual people’s Choice award.
Other awardees that won two different categories like Sabinus include Funke Akindele, who won the Most Popular Actress and Most Searched Actress; Davido, who won Most Popular Musician (Male) and Most Popular Fandom (Music); Mercy, who who won Most Popular BBNaija Star, and Most Popular Fandom (BBNaija); Tiwa Savage, who won Most Popular Musician (Female), and Most Searched Musician (Female)
According to the organisers, there were 24 categories in total – 18 voting categories and six non-voting categories. The results were largely based on audiences’ search results across NET platforms, including Netng, 234Star and Neusroom.
“African entertainers continue to break barriers and set unprecedented records at every turn. This fuels the imperative to recognise the exceptional contributions of these personalities and celebrate their remarkable achievements. This year marked a significant stride for NET Honours, expanding the voting categories to 18.” stated Iretomiwa Akintunde-Johnson, ID Africa’s Regional Manager for West Africa. “The aim was to engage a broader audience, enabling them to vote their favourite superstars into the prestigious NET Honours class of 2023.”
Other winners include Tiwa Savage, Nancy Isime, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Tiannah Styling, BBNaija, Mercy Eke, Poco Lee, DJ Neptune, Srz, TG Omori, Chidi Mokeme, Burna Boy, Hilda Baci, Adekunle Gold, Simi, and Rihanna.