By PRISCILLA OSAJE

Nigerian comedian, Jephthah Bowoto, popularly known as Akpororo, has verified the reality of the $15,000 received from Nigerian afrobeat singer, Damini Ogulu, a.k.a Burna Boy, dispelling rumours of social media prank.

The renowned comedian, who took to his social media platforms in a video clip to share the truth about the $15,000 approximately N20 million, said the footage which was real, left him visibly overwhelmed.

The comedian further asked the singer what he has done to deserve such generosity.

He expressed genuine confusion over the motive behind the gift, asking him what he expected in return for such a heavy spoiling publicly.

Akpororo appeared emotional and repeatedly in the viral video, questioned what he had done to deserve such kind gesture.

He tried to assured viewers that the video was authentic., while also displaying the bundles of cash in his hands.

“This is not AI.

“Burna Boy don spoil everywhere, who dey check am, who dey zuzu, u dey whine me ni? U dey whine my n*ga? Oluwaburna don spoil everywhere, no vex see am,” he wrote.

Akpororo further asked what Burna Boy wanted from him in exchange for the unexpected gift.

Akpororo is a Nigerian stand-up comedian vocalist and actor.

He competed twice in AY’s Open Mic Challenge, earning second place the first time and winning the contest the next.

In 2013, Akpororo became one of the most talked- about young comedians in the city, after a groundbreaking performance at Basketmouth’s “Laff and Jam”. (NAN)

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