Tunde’s Instagram handle attracts a lot of different comments and opinions, and the celebrity isn’t afraid to lash out at people who call him or those he disagrees with.
Tunde is a multi-talented personality who prefers to be referred to as an entertainer who promotes and uplifts others rather than a blogger.
Biography
Tunde Ednut is one of Nigeria’s top social media influencers, and his name must be mentioned. He is one of the most popular and visited Instagram personalities, with interesting stories and cash giveaways that keep his audience growing by the day.
Early Life
Ednut Tunde Born on January 20, is a Kogi State-based Nigerian comedian, musician, blogger, and social media influencer.
He was born in Katsina in the 1980s and relocated to Lagos with his family in the 1990s. He attended Cambridge International School for primary school, Federal Government College Ugwolawo in Kogi State for secondary school, and then the University of Lagos (UNILAG) for Graphic Arts. From a family of three, he is the only son.
While Tunde is best known as a celebrity with a brief stint in the Nigerian music industry, he began his career as a comedian before venturing into music.
Tunde was known to be a funny kid in secondary school. He would constantly listen to various Nigerian comedians and imitate their jokes to his classmates. Tunde discovered he had a talent for comedy while attending the University of Lagos and decided to pursue it.
Career
Tunde Ednut is a gifted individual who is a Top Social Media Influencer primarily on Instagram, with over 2.3 million active followers.
He’s a well-known music industry influencer, and artists have used his name in their singles.
Comedy
Tunde Ednut began his career as an entertainer as a comedian. Tunde Ednut was invited to perform at the Dynamiks Awards in Nigeria in 2007. The award show was a big deal, with many top media and entertainment figures in attendance. Tunde put on such an amazing comedy show that he received a standing ovation.
Unbeknownst to him, his life was about to take a major turn for the better. Tunde drew the attention of some top media figures at the time, including Femi Amusan and the Black Nights Entertainment crew, during his performance (A top Nigerian entertainment company based in the Uk at that time).
Tunde was invited to perform in the UK after his incredible performance on stage, and the rest, as they say, is history. Tunde was fortunate to gain maximum brand exposure, and he went on to perform alongside some of the biggest names currently topping the charts in and out of Africa. Tunde established himself as one of Nigeria’s finest comedians based in the UK during his time there.
Music Career
Tunde’s musical ambitions were fleeting. Tunde’s interest in music began at a young age. While he was still in Nigeria, he sang in his church’s youth choir. He went on to record a number of songs, the most successful of which was Catching Cold Remix featuring Dr. Sid. Tunde was supposed to become a household name, but that never happened.
Controversies
Tunde Ednut is no stranger to stirring up controversy. Tunde is widely regarded as a social media bully who relishes and revels in attacking others via his Instagram page, which has over 1.7 million followers. Many celebrities and ordinary people admire him. Dino Melaye is a big fan of his. Some of Tunde’s controversies are listed below.
Tunde VS Bobrisky
Tunde Ednut and Bobrisky’s story is said to have started after Tunde made fun of the male diva on a regular basis. And, predictably, Bobrisky did not back down. Bobrisky eventually came out to say that Tunde had asked him out, but he wasn’t interested and blocked him. This social media rant continued with Tunde accusing Bobrisky of not being able to pay his house rent, and the drama continued.
Tunde VS Wizkid
We’re not sure what happened between Tunde Ednut and Wizkid, but Ednut was on Instagram Live and was very vocal about the young legend Wizkid, using a lot of F-words. We’re not sure if he was just trying to get Wizzy’s attention or if Wizkid had previously snubbed him. Whatever the case, he was not afraid to express his emotions to the rest of the world! On the plus side, he prefers Davido over Wizkid.
Tunde VS Tonto Dike
Tunde and Tonto Dike had a heated argument, which sparked a series of squabbles between the two. Tunde had launched an attack on a fiery Tonto Dike, who did not spare Tunde and reminded him of his failed music career.
Tunde Ednut has also clashed with Joro Olumofin, Mr. P of the defunct PSquare group, Tacha, disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate, Harry Song, Kemi Olunloyo, Oyemykke, Comedian, Mr. Jollof, and a slew of other celebrities.
Recognition & Award
- Two nominations for the Nigeria Future Awards In 2007 & 2008
- Three nominations for the Dynamiks Youths Awards 2007, 2008, 2009.
- Winner of the Dynamiks Youths Awards 2009.
- Award for the best Nigerian Comedian in the U.K and Young achievers’ awards.
Net Worth
He reportedly earns from adverts from his page and could earn as much as N250k on a single advert. Tunde Ednut has an estimated net worth of $300,000.
