Edgar Eriakha

Edgar Eriakha
Born
Edgar Oseiwe Eriakha

(1997-03-26) March 26, 1997
Lagos, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Lagos

Edgar Eriakha, also known as Check Edgar, is a Nigerian television presenter, podcast host, actor and voice-over artist. He is best known as host of the TVC Entertainment's morning show Wake Up Nigeria and the game show, Quick Kash. He also hosts the comedy podcast Why Am I Still Single?

Background

Edgar was born on March 26, 1997, in Lagos, but is originally from Edo State, Nigeria. He attended Best Foundation School, St. Mishack Primary School, and Bodija International College in Ibadan, Oyo State. He also studied Creative Arts at the University of Lagos, Nigeria.[1][2][3]

Career

Edgar began his career as an actor and blogger.[4] He also worked as a commercial writer for Pulse Nigeria,[5][6] later gained prominence on social media creating comedy sketches and skits during the lockdown in 2020.[1][7][8][9][10]

TV Show Hosting

In 2024, Edgar landed an audition for a TV presenter at TVC Entertainment after a representative from the channel had followed his content online and reached out to him on social media. He began co-hosting the channel's early morning show, Wake Up Nigeria in September 2024. He also hosts the channel's game show Quick Kash where three contestants compete for a jackpot prize of 500,000 Naira.[2][5][11][12][13][14][15]

Acting

In 2019, Edgar starred in the Tosin Igho-directed action thriller Seven alongside Efa Iwara, Richard Mofe-Damijo and more.[16][17][18] He has performed in several stage plays including Holding Talks in 2019 and King of My Heart in 2024.[19][20] Edgar's performance at King's College London during Africa Week in March 2025 was described by the university's Global Cultures Institute as “a powerful dramatic performance that inspired discussion on the climate emergency.”[21]

Podcast

In August 2024, Edgar launched the comedy podcast Why Am I Still Single? As at April 2026, the podcast has recorded over 128,000 downloads, and garnered a dedicated fanbase called Checkmates. In late 2025, the podcast made Spotify's list of the “Editors’ Podcast Picks”.[3][22][5][23]

Filmography

  • Seven (2019) — as Tega
  • Holy Trouble

References

  1. 1 2 Enenaite, Blessing (2022-04-08). "Insults made me to be creative with my voice –Eriakha Edgar". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  2. 1 2 Emelike, Obinna (2026-05-10). "Edgar Eriakha: From Theatre Arts, broadcaster, to creative personality". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  3. 1 2 Joseph, Titilope (2024-12-15). "Check Edgar: The Storyteller Redefining Digital Entertainment In Nigeria". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  4. ↑ TribuneWeb. "Breaking News, Latest News, World News, Entertainment, Metro, Business and Politics". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  5. 1 2 3 Nwakunor, Gregory Austin (2026-05-09). "Eriakha: 'My path to Nigerian television was not planned, but earned'". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  6. ↑ https://www.vanguardngr.com/2026/05/edgar-eriakha-how-tv-found-acute-social-media-storyteller/
  7. ↑ Adebanjo, Oluwatimileyin (2020-08-21). "Lockdown, Pandemic, My Blessing In Disguise – Edgar Eriakha". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  8. ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2021-11-15). "Eriakha Edgar: Providing Comic Relief Through Skits". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  9. ↑ Reporter, Our (2024-12-19). "Content creators are the voices of a generation, says actor Check Edgar". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  10. ↑ Rapheal (2024-10-24). "Edgar Eriakha: A passionate storyteller tackling industry challenges". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  11. ↑ Amos, Kobor (2024-10-11). "Check Edgar: The multi-talented creative shaping Nigeria's entertainment scene". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  12. ↑ Reporters, Our (2026-05-16). "Edgar Eriakha opens up on pressure of hosting live TV show". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  13. ↑ Chinedu, Ottih (2026-05-16). "Edgar Eriakha On The Pressure, Timing And Fun Of Hosting Live TV Competitions". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  14. ↑ Uma, Ngozi (2026-05-11). "Behind The Smiles: What It Really Takes To Host A Live Morning Show In Nigeria, By Edgar Eriakha". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  15. ↑ "Premium Times". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  16. ↑ Nation, The (2021-05-08). "Ash Hamman's Seven trends on Netflix Nigeria | The Nation News Nigeria". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  17. ↑ "Ash Hamman's Movie, 'Seven' Leads on Netflix". This Day. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  18. ↑ Rapheal (2021-05-07). "Ash Hamman's movie 'Seven' trends on Netflix Nigeria at #1". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  19. ↑ Amos, Kobor (2015-11-29). "Holding Talks When Action Is Needed". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  20. ↑ Telegraph, New (2024-10-12). "'King Of My Heart': Kininso Koncepts Elevates African Storytelling At CANEX WKND". New Telegraph. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  21. ↑ London, King's College (2025-03-04). "'A powerful, dramatic performance' inspires discussion on climate emergency". King's College London. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  22. ↑ Fadehan, Abdul-hafeez (2025-12-15). "FULL LIST: Honest Bunch, Checkedgar Top Spotify's Editors' Podcast Picks In 2025". Trending News. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
  23. ↑ "Check Edgar Makes It Top List of Trailblazing Voices of Nigerians Shaping Conversations Across the Nation". This Day. Retrieved 2026-05-22.
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