Daniel Regha has sparked conversation online after criticising a recent skit by comedian Sabinus featuring Nollywood veteran Pete Edochie. The viral skit, which shows Sabinus stealing fried chicken from a shrine owned by Edochie, has drawn mixed reactions from fans and critics.
Daniel Regha argued that although the video was meant to be humorous, its shrine setting reinforced negative stereotypes about Nigeria being overly ritualistic. He cautioned that such portrayals, especially when circulated globally, can contribute to cultural stigmatisation. According to him, comedy should entertain but also be responsible when dealing with sensitive cultural themes.
“Sabinus’ skit with Pete Edochie wasn’t really funny. Nigeria, being a country that’s all too ritualistic, is a narrative that has led to certain stigmatisation across the globe, and we can’t keep portraying ourselves like this all the time, unless it’s to address an issue,” Regha stated.
His comments sparked a heated debate across social media. Some agreed with him, saying Nollywood and comedy often lean too heavily on ritualistic portrayals, which can harm the country’s image. Others defended Sabinus, insisting that comedy should remain free of such restrictions and that the skit was simply entertainment.
Meanwhile, fans of Sabinus and Pete Edochie praised the collaboration, highlighting how the skit brought together one of Nigeria’s top comedians with a respected Nollywood legend. Whether meant as satire or simple humour, the skit has certainly achieved one thing—keeping people talking.
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