Nigerian comedian and skit-maker Nosa Afolabi, popularly known as Lasisi Elenu, has stated that stand-up comedy is tougher than skit-making due to the pressure and ‘materials’ needed to have a good show.
Lasisi Elenu made this known during an interview with Hip TV.
“Both [stand-up comedy and skit-making] have a different feel to it. There is a lot of pressure in stand-up comedy.
“You’ve to be on your A-game, and you have to make several materials ready in case you use one and it’s not that good; you can always improvise. It’s always very important to do that.
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“However, skit-making has become a part of me, one which I can do at any time, at any moment, from sleep; it’s a go for me. I know how to put myself in tune.
“Yeah, both are lucrative. It just depends on how you channel it. As a matter of fact, it’s not how hard you work but how smart you work.
“So, it’s not about making the most skit videos; it’s how well you channel the videos to the right plugs, to the right place, to brand them in such a way that in turn, you get financial reward for them.
“I believe either skit-making or stand-up comedy can give you the financial gains you’re looking for.”
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Lasisi Elenu also stated that he’s able to play different characters in his skits due to his love for fiction.
“I take a lot of pride and joy in my characters because I am a big fan of fiction.
“I have seen a lot of Hollywood movies and characters that have come to play over the years, and it’s one that people can tell you their favourites.
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