Lord Lamba
Lord Lamba | |
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| Born | Promise Kelvin Anagbogu 4 May 1995 Amuwo-Odofin Lagos, Nigeria |
| Children | 1 |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
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| YouTube information | |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Genre | Movies |
| Subscribers | 367 Thousands |
| Views | 38.7million |
| Last updated: 14 May 2026 | |
Promise Kelvin Anagbogu (born 4 May 1995),[1] professionally known as Lord Lamba or Lord of Lies, is a Nigerian comedian and skit maker.[2]
Early life
Promise Kelvin Anagbogu was born on 4 May 1995 in Amuwo Odofin, Lagos State but originally hails from Anambra State, southeast Nigeria.[1]
Caree
Kelvin's career as a comedian started in 2019. As a child, he dreamt of becoming a professional footballer,[3] but his mother made him see the possibility of venturing into comedy because of his ability to make people laugh.[4][5]
He first started comedy by posting short skits on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. In 2020, he officially debuted his first comedy video which earned him the nickname "Lord of Lies".[6]
In 2021, he won the DENSA Award as Social Media Comedian of the Year after being nominated alongside Broda Shaggi, Mr. Sabinus and Taaooma.[7] That same year, he won the Nigeria Choice Awards as the Best Content Creator of The Year.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
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| 2023 | The Skit Makers Award | Best Male | Nominated | [9] |
| 2021 | DENSA | Social Comedian of The Year | Won | [10][11] |
| Nigeria Choice Awards | Best Content Creator | Won | [8] |
See also
References
- 1 2 "When I tell people my age, they're shocked – Lord Lamba". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech as he emerges Nigeria's best comedian of the year". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-09-20.
- ↑ "'My mother gave me the idea I'll be a good comedian', - Lord Lamba". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-07-30. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Some Popular Comedians Scared Of Competition- Lord Lamba". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ Kareem, Toluwalope (2020-03-07). "My skits not just for laughs, they teach lessons too –Lord Lamba". The Punch. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ "Stars shine bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-29.
- 1 2 Rapheal (2019-02-19). "Lord Lamba gives emotional speech after winning the Nigeria Choice Awards". The Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Omotoso, Olumide. "Lord Lamba in The Skit Maker Awards Best Male Skit Maker". Retrieved 2023-06-20.
- ↑ Ojugbana, Victoria. "DENSA Awards 2021: Outstanding Personalities, Professionals In Media Industry Honoured". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ "Lord Lamba and others bright as DENSA Awards 2021 rewards excellence". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 2021-09-07. Retrieved 2023-06-20.