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| Dr Ofweneke, the comedian in different poses. [Photos: Maxwell Agwanda/Standard] |
SANDE BUSH, 22, is a comedian who speaks in pure English of Nigerian accent that has confused fans into believing he is Nigerian and not Kenyan. He spoke to NANJINIA WAMUSWA
How did fans start confusing you for a Nigerian?
I landed a job as a comedian to co-host a show alongside Titi Nagwala at Milele FM. Initially, I was to present in Luhya, Kikuyu, Kamba, Kisii or Luo accent but other comedians were already good with these accents. Nagwala challenged me to come up with something fresh. I turned to Nigerian accent. He introduced the show, saying he had a visitor, Dr Ofweneke from Nigeria. I spoke in Nigerian accent and it has confused listeners to date.
What do you do for a living?
I am a comedian at a local radio station; I act in Vioja Mahakamani and participate in the monthly Crazy Monday Comedy Night sponsored by the Standard Group. I also write scripts and songs, direct and shoot videos, MC and a motivational speaker. I own Ofufu Media and Born to Smile initiative.
How did you acquire Nigerian accent?
I started watching Nigerian movies at a tender age. I also attend church at Winners Chapel on Ngong’ Road where pastors and many other people are Nigerians. Their lifestyle and accent inspired me.
What about the Dr Ofweneke title?
I used to entertain children in Nigerian accent at a shop in our estate. Then they wanted to know my name and before l could reply, they said l looked like Dr Ofweneke. I don’t know where they got it from. Later, while looking for job as comedian, l was asked the name l would use and I recalled Dr Ofweneke.
?How did you discover you were a comedian?
As a child, the people l interacted with told me l was funny. I took comedy seriously in high school and even started a programme called Bull’s Eye. Every Friday during assembly, I would make fun of the week’s funny events.
Where did you grow up?
