“That Day Changed My Life” — Comedian Alibaba Recalls Unexpected Striptease Incident That Launched His Career

Veteran Nigerian comedian Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, famously known as Alibaba, has opened up about the unusual and unforgettable moment that kickstarted his legendary career in comedy — and it all began with a striptease gone wrong in the late 1980s.

Speaking during an interview on Channels Television’s Sunrise, Alibaba recounted how a night out at Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma, turned into the defining moment of his life.

🎶 From Congo Music to Comedy Magic

At the time, Congo music was enjoying a wave of popularity across Nigeria, complete with energetic dancers and striptease acts. One of these dancers had come to perform at Alibaba’s university, but things didn’t go as planned.

“This hall was full… and when it was time for her to undress totally, she ran off the stage because some local people like us had not seen anybody like that in nude form. Some of them ran on stage, and she got scared,” Alibaba narrated.

In the chaos that followed, the organizers needed someone to calm the rowdy crowd. That’s when a friend turned to Alibaba, asking him to pacify the audience — and history was made.

“So I got on stage, started yabbing people, cracking jokes — and just like that, I was home. That moment… I knew this is what I wanted to do. That was my turning point.”

🤔 Opinion: A Moment of Chaos Sparked a Lifetime of Laughter

Alibaba’s story is a testament to how destiny often disguises itself as disruption. What started as a wild night with an interrupted striptease turned into a life-changing moment for a young man who had never taken the stage before.

Sometimes, greatness isn’t born in planned moments but in unexpected opportunities — and Alibaba didn’t just step into the spotlight, he owned it. That chance encounter would eventually earn him the title of "The Godfather of Nigerian Comedy", opening the door for generations of comedians after him.

💬 Fans React to the Hilarious Origin Story:

“From striptease to superstar — only Alibaba can have a story like this! 😂👏”

“True legend. This man paved the way with raw talent and courage.”

“Life is full of surprises. Sometimes the craziest moments lead to the greatest callings.”

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🎭 Alibaba’s origin story proves one thing — sometimes all it takes is one unexpected mic, one chaotic crowd, and one bold moment to discover your purpose.