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Hi! its Monday Again! On a Monday like this, our crush could only be on a fantastic Icon, mentor and role model who has been into journalism for decades. How good it feels to start our week writing our crush about  Lekan Otufodunrin . Lekan Otufodunrin 52, is a journalist and media career development specialist. He holds a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree in Mass Communications from the University of Lagos and a Certificate in Advanced Digital Writing from the School of Communication, Pan Atlantic University. Otufodunrin, with many years of experience has worked with various media organization including Punch Newspapers where he worked as Group News Editor and Group Political Editor. He is an adjunct lecturer in the department of Mass Communication, University of Lagos. He was former Sunday Editor at The Nation and currently, the Managing Editor Online and special publications of The Nation Newspapers. Award winning Lekan Otufodunrin, is a member of the Nigerian G...

In an online interview with The Nation Online, Osundare Damilare also known as Asiri comedy, a comedian speaks about his relationship with Arole, his career among other issues with OLOWE PRAISE, SOLOMON ODENIYI and SEGUN ODUNAYO. Excerpts: How did comedy begin for you ? Comedy for me started as interaction among my peers. Friends naturally gather round me because I was very lively and I throw funny jabs too. Later when I gained admission into the university I joined a drama group where I get to act the funny roles. How long have you been in this industry  I have been in the industry since 2010 What university did you attend and what course did you study ? I attended Obafemi Awolowo University Ile ife I studied Microbiology What has been your ups and downs so far in the industry ? The comedy industry in Nigeria is a battle of USP (unique selling point), If you don’t have one you will be lost in the crowd. For me, every opportunity I get to make people happy is...