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{{Short description|Nigerian comedian}}
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'''Victor Chibueze Chukwujama''' known professionally as '''Oga Amos''' and sometimes '''Naija Blue Arrow''' is a Nigerian comedian and [[content creator]] based in [[Lagos]].
'''Victor Chibueze Chukwujama''' known professionally as '''Oga Amos''' and sometimes '''Naija Blue Arrow''' is a Nigerian comedian and [[content creator]] based in [[Lagos]].


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Oga Amos was born in the capital of [[Adamawa State]], [[Yola, Nigeria|Yola]], and relocated to [[Lagos State]] in 2001 where he grew up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Abiodun |first=Alao |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Comedian Oga Amos wins 'Best Skit Maker' in Ghana |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/comedian-oga-amos-wins-best-skit-maker-in-ghana/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref> The eldest of 3 siblings, he lost his mother in 2016. His role models are [[MrBeast]] and [[Grant Gustin]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Okanlawaon |first=Taiwo |date=25 February 2024 |title=From content creation to philanthropy: Inspiring journey of Oga Amos |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/02/25/from-content-creation-to-philanthropy-inspiring-journey-of-oga-amos/ |access-date=27 February 2024 |website=PM News}}</ref>
Originally from [[Anambra State]], Oga Amos was born on 8th April 1999 in the capital of [[Adamawa State]], [[Yola, Nigeria|Yola]], and relocated to [[Lagos State]] in 2001 where he grew up.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Abiodun |first=Alao |date=April 11, 2022 |title=Comedian Oga Amos wins 'Best Skit Maker' in Ghana |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/comedian-oga-amos-wins-best-skit-maker-in-ghana/ |access-date=January 18, 2024 |website=[[The Nation (Nigeria)|The Nation]]}}</ref>
He completed his primary education at Bright Excellence Children School, and eventually graduated from Command Secondary School for his secondary education all in Lagos State.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Akinyemi |first=Femi |date=2024-05-07 |title=Oga Amos: Leading way of online content creation in Nigeria |url=https://tribuneonlineng.com/oga-amos-leading-way-of-online-content-creation-in-nigeria/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=Tribune Online |language=en-GB}}</ref> The eldest of 3 siblings, he lost his mother in 2016. His role models are [[MrBeast]] and [[Grant Gustin]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=Okanlawaon |first=Taiwo |date=25 February 2024 |title=From content creation to philanthropy: Inspiring journey of Oga Amos |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2024/02/25/from-content-creation-to-philanthropy-inspiring-journey-of-oga-amos/ |access-date=27 February 2024 |website=PM News}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
Amos began his comedy career in 2018 creating short comedy clips on [[YouTube]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nda-Isaiah |first=Solomon |date=March 11, 2023 |title=Oga Amos: From Anambra Roots To Lagos Stardom |url=https://leadership.ng/oga-amos-from-anambra-roots-to-lagos-stardom/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Leadership (Nigeria)|Leadership]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1"/> In 2020 during the [[COVID-19 lockdowns|Covid-19 lockdown]] he met Nigerian comedy group, Xploit Comedy. The group inspired him to start publishing his videos on social media mainly on [[Instagram]] and [[Facebook]] where he started a short [[sci-fi]] movies with [[Visual effects|VFX]] in 2022 and gained traction with it on the platform.<ref name=":1"/> The same year he started his philanthropical career, constantly publishing videos of his works on social media.<ref name=":1" />
Amos began his comedy career in 2018 creating short comedy clips on [[YouTube]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Nda-Isaiah |first=Solomon |date=March 11, 2023 |title=Oga Amos: From Anambra Roots To Lagos Stardom |url=https://leadership.ng/oga-amos-from-anambra-roots-to-lagos-stardom/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[Leadership (Nigeria)|Leadership]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1"/> In 2020 during the [[COVID-19 lockdowns|Covid-19 lockdown]] he met Nigerian comedy group, Xploit Comedy. The group inspired him to start publishing his videos on social media mainly on [[Instagram]] and [[Facebook]] where he started a short [[sci-fi]] movies with [[Visual effects|VFX]] in 2022 and gained traction with it on the platform.<ref name=":1"/> The same year he started his philanthropical career, constantly publishing videos of his works on social media.<ref name=":1" />


In 2021/2022 in Ghana, Amos was awarded "Best Skit Maker of the Year" at the Iconic Social Media Lifestyle Awards.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adeshina |first=Michael |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Meet Oga Amos, One of Nigeria's leading content creators |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/01/27/oga-amos-one-of-nigerias-leading-content-creators/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref> Amos has garnered a massive following on his social media platforms and is mostly known for his charitable endeavors, in 2023 he founded his own [[Charitable organization|charity foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |date=5 November 2023 |title=Oga Amos floats charity foundation to transform lives of his fans |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/oga-amos-floats-charity-foundation-to-transform-lives-of-his-fans/ |access-date=22 February 2024 |website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> He has collaborated with popular actors, comedians and content creators including [[John Okafor|Mr Ibu]], [[James Brown]], [[Mama Uka]], [[Charles Okocha]] and Xploit Comedy amongst others.<ref name=":1" /> In 2024, he appeared on [[WapTV]] Nigeria.<ref name=":1" />
In 2021/2022 in Ghana, Amos was awarded "Best Skit Maker of the Year" at the Iconic Social Media Lifestyle Awards.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Adeshina |first=Michael |date=January 27, 2023 |title=Meet Oga Amos, One of Nigeria's leading content creators |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2023/01/27/oga-amos-one-of-nigerias-leading-content-creators/ |access-date=February 18, 2024 |website=[[P.M. News]]}}</ref> Amos has garnered a massive following on his social media platforms and is mostly known for his charitable endeavors, in 2023 he founded his own [[Charitable organization|charity foundation]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Onikoyi |first=Ayo |date=5 November 2023 |title=Oga Amos floats charity foundation to transform lives of his fans |url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2023/11/oga-amos-floats-charity-foundation-to-transform-lives-of-his-fans/ |access-date=22 February 2024 |website=[[Vanguard (Nigeria)|Vanguard]]}}</ref> He has collaborated with popular actors, comedians and content creators including [[John Okafor|Mr Ibu]], [[James Brown (internet personality)|James Brown]], [[Mama Uka]], [[Charles Okocha]] and Xploit Comedy amongst others.<ref name=":1" /> In 2024, he appeared on [[Wale Adenuga Production|WapTV]] Nigeria.<ref name=":1" /> Amos is also known for popularizing the [[slang]] “More Love To The Street” on social media.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-04-26 |title=9 Facts About Oga Amos You Should Know - |url=https://thenewsnigeria.com.ng/2024/04/26/9-facts-about-oga-amos-you-should-know/ |access-date=2024-05-24 |website=The NEWS}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 10:26, 26 May 2024

Oga Amos
Birth nameVictor Chibueze Chukwujama
Born (1999-04-08) April 8, 1999 (age 25)
Adamawa State
NationalityNigerian
Years active2018-present
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Followers1.7M
Likes12.8M
Last updated: May 24, 2024

Victor Chibueze Chukwujama known professionally as Oga Amos and sometimes Naija Blue Arrow is a Nigerian comedian and content creator based in Lagos.

Early life[edit]

Originally from Anambra State, Oga Amos was born on 8th April 1999 in the capital of Adamawa State, Yola, and relocated to Lagos State in 2001 where he grew up.[1]

He completed his primary education at Bright Excellence Children School, and eventually graduated from Command Secondary School for his secondary education all in Lagos State.[2] The eldest of 3 siblings, he lost his mother in 2016. His role models are MrBeast and Grant Gustin.[3]

Career[edit]

Amos began his comedy career in 2018 creating short comedy clips on YouTube,[4][3] In 2020 during the Covid-19 lockdown he met Nigerian comedy group, Xploit Comedy. The group inspired him to start publishing his videos on social media mainly on Instagram and Facebook where he started a short sci-fi movies with VFX in 2022 and gained traction with it on the platform.[3] The same year he started his philanthropical career, constantly publishing videos of his works on social media.[3]

In 2021/2022 in Ghana, Amos was awarded "Best Skit Maker of the Year" at the Iconic Social Media Lifestyle Awards.[1][5] Amos has garnered a massive following on his social media platforms and is mostly known for his charitable endeavors, in 2023 he founded his own charity foundation.[6] He has collaborated with popular actors, comedians and content creators including Mr Ibu, James Brown, Mama Uka, Charles Okocha and Xploit Comedy amongst others.[3] In 2024, he appeared on WapTV Nigeria.[3] Amos is also known for popularizing the slang “More Love To The Street” on social media.[7]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b Abiodun, Alao (April 11, 2022). "Comedian Oga Amos wins 'Best Skit Maker' in Ghana". The Nation. Retrieved January 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Akinyemi, Femi (May 7, 2024). "Oga Amos: Leading way of online content creation in Nigeria". Tribune Online. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c d e f Okanlawaon, Taiwo (February 25, 2024). "From content creation to philanthropy: Inspiring journey of Oga Amos". PM News. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Nda-Isaiah, Solomon (March 11, 2023). "Oga Amos: From Anambra Roots To Lagos Stardom". Leadership. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  5. ^ Adeshina, Michael (January 27, 2023). "Meet Oga Amos, One of Nigeria's leading content creators". P.M. News. Retrieved February 18, 2024.
  6. ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (November 5, 2023). "Oga Amos floats charity foundation to transform lives of his fans". Vanguard. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
  7. ^ "9 Facts About Oga Amos You Should Know -". The NEWS. April 26, 2024. Retrieved May 24, 2024.
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