Living Legends Series: MC Abioka: The Niger Delta's Crown Prince of Comedy and Culture

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MC Abioka: The Niger Delta's Crown Prince of Comedy and Culture

By Prince Agbedeyi O. D.  (+2348134902214)

MC Abioka, born Prince Karinade Israel Abioka on July 5, is a prominent Nigerian entertainer from the Niger Delta region. He is renowned for his multifaceted talents as a master of ceremonies (MC), comedian, actor, dancer, storyteller, and motivational speaker. Hailing from the Ijaw ethnic group, his roots span across Delta, Edo, and Bayelsa states. He was raised in Warri, Delta State, primarily by his mother, the late Ebioden Rose Lelekumor, who passed away in 2007 .

MC Abioka's journey into entertainment began with a passion for music during his teenage years. He gained recognition in 2005 through the PLADDS Club during his secondary school days and achieved a second-place finish in a music competition in 2006. In 2007, he recorded his first hip-hop single titled "Talk About," featuring local acts like Leo Adinoo and Ms. P. However, financial constraints limited the promotion of his music. This challenge led him to pivot towards comedy, drawing inspiration from Nigerian comedy legends such as Ali Baba, Okey Bakassi, and Double E .

Since officially launching his entertainment career in 2008, MC Abioka has become a household name in the Niger Delta, hosting thousands of events across Nigeria, including weddings, anniversaries, and birthday parties. He is the founder of De Eragon Entertainment World and serves as the President of the Ijaw Entertainment Forum . His contributions to the entertainment industry have earned him numerous accolades, such as "Best MC of the Year" (2015), "Most Outstanding Entertainer in the Niger Delta" (2018), and the title "Prince of Talk Niger Delta" (2012) .

Beyond his performances, MC Abioka is dedicated to mentoring aspiring entertainers, with protégés spread across cities like Benin, Sapele, Lagos, Oghara, Yenagoa, Arogbo, and Warri. He maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including TikTok, where he shares his comedic and storytelling content .

On February 2, 2023, MC Abioka married his longtime partner, Gift Motiola Ayesan, in a grand traditional ceremony held at the NNPC Junior Staff Club in Effurun, Delta State. The event was attended by notable Ijaw leaders, entertainers, and celebrities .

For more of his performances and content, you can visit his YouTube channel, "Mc Abioka De Entertainer." (YouTube)(YouTube).