By Balogun Kamilu Lekan
Biography
MC Tagwaye, real name, Obinna Simon, s a popular Nigerian comedian, Businessman and Actor.
He was born on April 18, 1986, and is currently 36 years old as of 2022.
His striking resemblance with the president of the federal republic of Nigeria, President Muhammadu Buhari, coupled with his capability to mimic the president’s speech and mannerisms, gave him an edge in the comedy industry.
MC Tagwaye, a native of Anambra State, was born and raised in Kastina State. This allowed him to understand and speak Hausa fluently.
Tagwaye, his moniker, means twin in Hausa. This gave a hint into his life as a twin. His twin brother, Prince UC Ingawa, is a successful businessman, contractor, and importer of mobile phone parts and accessories.
Education
MC Tagwaye is a graduate of Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Kastina State, where he bagged a bachelor’s degree in science.
Career
Mc Tagwaye started as a classroom teacher after he graduated from the university. He taught subjects ranging from Biology, Applied Sciences, and Agriculture, among others.
While teaching, MC Tagwaye performs as MC in events as his side hustle.
He rose to prominence in 2011 after watching a clip of President Buhari’s interview with Sahara Reporters. This inspired him to mimic the president as his comic niche.
In 2015, MC Tagwaye delved into comedy fully after President Muhammadu Buhari was sworn in as the president of Nigeria.
He then released a series of clips of him mimicking the president on Instagram to reach a larger audience.
So far, the craft has earned him popularity and also afforded him various platforms to perform.
He met President Muhammadu Buhari for the first time in 2016 at an Economic Summit in Katsina State.
In 2017, he organized the maiden edition of his show, “Mc Tagwaye Throne of Laffta”. His show has hosted different comedy giants on his stage.
Marriage
Mc Tagwaye is married to Hauwa Uwais, the daughter of Maryam Uwais Mohammed, a special advisor to President Buhari on Social Investments.
The couple is blessed with a daughter, Maryam Iruoma Nadia
Net worth
MC Tagwaye’s net worth is estimated at $300,000. However, NewswireNGR cannot independently verify it.
Achievements
MC Tagwaye is the owner of Tagwaye Foundation, a non-profit and non-political organization with the aims and objectives of providing humanitarian aid and social and educational needs to the less privileged.
He also receives several awards, including the Leadership Annual Conference and the Artiste of the Year Award.
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