Congratulatory messages have been pouring in for Nigerian skit maker, and content creator, Isaac Ayomide Olayiwola, popularly known as Layi Wasabi, over his recent win at the 10th edition of the Africa Magic viewers’ choice Award (AMVCA).
The 2024 AMVCA begun with some winners already announced following their recent outfits check on the red carpet.
The ceremony kicked off on Friday with a vibrant Cultural Day celebration. It continues today with the actual award event that would see the biggest names in African film and television converge on Lagos.
The nominations and winners are being announced live and Layi Wasabi won the best digital content creator of the 2024 AMVCA, causing excitement among his fans and followers.
Layi Wasabi, who captivated a number of fans with his unique online content, emerged as the winner of the category ahead of Lizzy Jay, Taaooma, Elozonam, Lina idoko and Jemima Osunde.
He won the award with his explicit roles in one of his comedy skits, ‘Medical Negligence and Copyright Infringement’.
A video making the rounds online captured the heartwarming moment the 22-year-old skitmaker was called on the stage by comedian Basketmouth.
Overwhelmed with joy, Layi dedicated the award to God and his fans. He also appreciate the award organizers for giving him the opportunity.
In his words, “E pele ooo my brothers and sisters. Firstly, I want to thank almighty God. I want to thank my father and mother, they are watching me from Oshogbo. Thank you for raising me well”.
“I want to thank my management, family and friends. Thank you all. I want to thank multi choice Award, despite their multiple choices, they nominated me twice”.
His speech causes stir online and social media users could not stop laughing. They appalled him via comment section.
Some reactions are shown below:
sisi_alagaiyawo said, “He said thank you to multi choice despite the multiple of choices that guy get lines for mouth”.
iamsupernaturalvictor said, “Man still gave them a free comic show. He’s so amazing”.
i_am_zeenat said, “The way I screamed the lawwww”.
callmisami said, “Only guy that doesn’t need naked women to be funny ”.
Watch the video below: