Ali Baba, christened Atunyota Alleluya Akporobomerere was born in Warri, Delta State, on June 24th 1965 to the Royal family of Agbarha Otor, Ughelli North Local Government Area. He is a graduate of Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma where he studied Religious Studies & Philosophy. After acquiring a degree from Ekpoma in 1990, he relocated to Lagos, having discovered his comic talent and funny bone in his 3rd year in university.
He began his professional career with corporate events, appearing on television shows with the likes of Patrick Doyle, Charly Boy and Danladi Bako. He also made cameo appearances on radio shows with Bisi Olatilo, Soni Irabor and Mani Onumonmu. He also worked briefly with Dapo Adelegan of DP Lekki Limited as executive assistant in 1991.
In 1993, he registered his company Alibaba Hicuppuray 3rd and from then on his focus was on ensuring that the perception of comedians being “ne’er do wells” changed and instead is seen as a profession and a respected way of life. Through guts, sacrifice and creative dynamism, Ali Baba carved a niche for himself as a comedian for both corporate and non-corporate events. In less than 4 years, he had also become the preferred master of ceremony at some events. Ali Baba made the rules, broke them and sometimes even discarded them depending on how effective they were.
He has been a professional stand-up comedian for the past 22 years striving to always be at the top of his game and has in the last 13 years received several awards. Ali Baba GCFR, is married to Mary and is blessed with three daughters, Xsara, Brandi and Valerie and a set of twin boys Ejiro and Tejiri.
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