Comedian Emmanuel Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, has revealed how his father initially opposed his decision to pursue a career in comedy.

Speaking in an interview with VJ Adams, Sabinus explained that his father had envisioned a career in law for him.

“At first, my dad never wanted me to be what I am today, he wanted me to be a lawyer. I tried my best but I couldn’t secure a law admission. So, I had to settle for Linguistics and Communication Studies at Uniport,” he said, referring to the University of Port Harcourt where he studied.

It was during his time at university that Sabinus discovered his talent for comedy and began creating skits.

“It was on the campus that I saw skit making and I decided to try it out. Money wasn’t coming,” he revealed.

Even after graduation, he initially hid his comedy career from his father. It was only after a year, when his father started seeing him on comedy show posters and his sisters confirmed his career choice, that the reality sank in.

“He was very furious. He fumed, ‘Which comedy? Stupid business. Look at the boy I sent to become a lawyer,’” Sabinus recounted.

The comedian’s journey underscores the challenges many Nigerian creatives face when pursuing unconventional careers, especially when parental expectations clash with personal passions.