Oluwatosin Olajide Kupoluyi
Oluwatosin Olajide Kupoluyi, known professionally as Xtreme, is a Nigerian compère, master of ceremonies, actor, stand-up comedian, entertainer, producer, and filmmaker.[1][2] He is the founder of Extreme Entertainment Productions and operates under the umbrella of Extreme Entertainment.[3] [4][5]
Early Life and Background
[edit]Born in Anthony Village, Lagos, Nigeria, Xtreme is a native of Atakumosa, Ilesaha, Osun State. Xtreme had his early education at Sophia International School and Maryland Convent Private School in Lagos then he had his secondary education at Ijebu-Ode Grammar School, Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State (1999-2005). He then proceeded to Lead City University in 2008-2012, where he studied Politics and Diplomacy.[6][7]
Following his undergraduate studies, he completed his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) in Benue State before being redeployed to Ibadan, Oyo State, where he served as a teacher at St. Anne’s School. He later earned a Master’s degree in Diplomacy and Strategic Studies from the University of Lagos (2014-2016).[8]
Career
[edit]Xtreme's career began in 2006 and has spanned over 17 years, encompassing various forms of entertainment and production including 1000 weddings, Xtreme LIVE from 2017-2019, Alibaba’s January 1st Concert and Night of a Thousand Laughs.[9][10][9]
Xtreme has served as an executive producer and actor on various productions, notable among them are Chronicles of Solo which airs on Africa Magic on DSTV and YouTube as well as Adventures of Solo, You & I Series and The Half Sisters Series.[11][12]
Between 2012 and 2019, Xtreme participated in various comedy concerts including Lafftamatics in 2012, The Funny Flight Edition 2017, MVP Edition in 2018 and Owambe Edition in 2019 in Lagos.[13] In 2021, Xtreme relocated to the United States.[14]
Filmography
[edit]- For Old Times’ Sake (Amazon Prime)[15]
- Isoken (Netflix)
References
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- ^ Tv, Bn (March 18, 2019). "Comedian Xtreme has something to say about the State of Nigeria in this Episode of "Just Say It" | WATCH".
- ^ Okwuego, Oluchi (September 1, 2023). "Opportunities on social media are limitless, if well utilised –Content creator".
- ^ "How I built my brand as a versatile entertainer - Oluwatosin Kupoluyi - Vanguard News".
- ^ "2023 "ll transform Nigerian comedy for global acceptance – Xtreme". December 21, 2022.
- ^ "Comedian Xtreme Biography, Real Name, Age, Career abs Net Worth". October 23, 2021.
- ^ "2023: Transforming year for Nigerian comedy –Comedian Xtreme". The Sun Nigeria. December 23, 2022.
- ^ Ltd, Fresco Software Solution Pvt. "XTREME". UOLLYWOOD.
- ^ a b "'The job of master of ceremonies is elastic,' Xtreme Comedian". November 12, 2015.
- ^ Abiola, Dotun (October 23, 2021). "Comedy Video: Xtreme Comedian - Marital Issues".
- ^ Desk, Supreme (August 31, 2023). "Opportunities on social media limitless, if well utilised – Content creator". www.suprememagazine.news.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Nigerian Comedian gone "Xtreme" Cracks up/Rubs shoulder with the high and mighty". daily12844.rssing.com.
- ^ "Most Comedy Shows In Nigeria Are The Same -Xtreme • Channels Television".
- ^ Michael, Chisom (August 28, 2024). "Nigeria to US: How Kupoluyi built Xtreme Xperience as a versatile entertainer". Businessday NG.
- ^ "Nigerian comedians good enough for Netflix, Amazon, says Xtreme - The Nation Newspaper".