Gordons (comedian)
Godwin Komone | |
|---|---|
| Born | Godwin Komone 25 December |
| Other name | Gordons |
| Alma mater | Delta State University |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy |
| Genre | Satire |
| Subjects |
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Godwin Komone better known by his stage name Gordons is a Nigerian comedian, musician and actor.[1][2][3] He is also the host of the comedy series Comedy Clinic[4][5]
Early life
Gordons is a native of Warri in Delta State in Nigeria and spent most of his formative years there. According to him, his parents separated when he was 3 months old and was raised by his grandmother. Both his parents after separation later went on to remarry.[6][7][8][9][10]
Education and career
Gordons is a graduate of Delta State University where he studied Integrated science. He started out his music in the choir at World of Life Bible Church[6][11] and later was part of the music group DC Envoys before his foray into comedy[12] which he started in 2005 when he moved to Lagos from Warri.[13]
Personal life
Comedian Gordons is currently married and has four children[12][6] with his wife who he dated while they were both at Delta State University.
References
- ↑ "Watching Eagles make me depressed – Comedian, Gordons". The Punch. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ "Stand-up comedy saved people from depression during COVID-19 lockdown –Gordons". The Punch. 5 March 2022. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ Jeremiah, Urowayino (16 January 2021). "Okowa felicitates ace comedian, Gordons at 50". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ "I Am Still A Doctor Of Comedy Clinic – Gordons". Channels Television. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ vanguard (2 May 2013). "I won't mind becoming a Pastor – Gordons". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- 1 2 3 Online, Tribune (23 June 2018). "Married men are more sexually attractive than single men —Gordons, Comedian". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ "Comedian Gordons' mum gets married at 72". The Punch. 7 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ "72-year-old mother of comedian, Gordons, gets married". TheCable. 8 November 2021. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ "Gordons Celebrates His Mother Who Got Married At Age 72". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ Okonofua, Odion (8 November 2021). "Comedian Gordons' mother weds at 72". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ↑ Augoye, Jayne (1 September 2018). "INTERVIEW: Why I speak out about Nigeria and its frustrations – Gordons". Premium Times. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- 1 2 sunnews (3 November 2017). "How my wife copes with my female friends –Gordons, comedian". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 25 August 2022.
- ↑ "My Parents Wanted Me Dead Because I Was Born with 7 Teeth ". This Day. Retrieved 25 August 2022.