Having been in the entertainment scene long before Nollywood, Francis Odega is one of the most renowned comics in Nigeria. His incomparable sense of humour has seen him with Awards in his home country, Nigeria and in the diaspora.
Mr Gerarahere, as he's fondly known across the world, became an instant hit when a scene from the 2015 movie "Back from South Africa" featured the comedian faking an American accent. What happened after that, as the cliche goes, is history.
The love Francis Odega has been receiving for his good acting skills has been amazing and Africa continues to show him some love.
Anyone who disagrees should please do us a favour and GERARAHERE!
Let's take you down memory lane with the scene that made Francis Odega money, fame and a hefty endoresement deal.
Fast forward two years later and last night he sat down with Helen Paul, chatting about the Gerarahere TV series, stand up comedy and girls pouncing on him. This is what he had to say:
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