Chuks D General

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Chukwuyem Israel
Birth nameChukwuyem Jude Israel
BornAgbor, Delta, Nigeria
EducationStaff Model Secondary School, Agbor
Alma materNasarawa state university, Keffi
Years active2015-date
GenresComedy
Websitewww.chuksdgeneral.com

Chuks D General (born Chukwuyem Jude Israel) is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, radio presenter and host.[1][2] He is best known for his spontaneous jokes. He is host of Generally Speaking, a comedy show that hosts popular celebrities across the Nigerian entertainment industry.[3]

Early life and education[]

Chuks D General was born on February 27 in to Agbor, Delta State. He is a graduate of statistics from the Nasarawa State University, Keffi, where he served as the institution's Director of Socials. He formerly attended Staff Model Secondary School in Agbor, Delta State.[citation needed]

Comedy career[]

Chuks D General is considered by many industry analysts as the biggest Abuja-based comedian.[4] He plays host to A-list celebrities in his signature show, 'Generally Speaking'.[5] He has performed in high-profile events in Nigeria like Alibaba's January 1 Concert, AY live, Crack Ya Ribs, 2face Eargasm, Iyanya Album lunch, Night of a Thousand Laughs, Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria fashion Pageant MBGN, Wizkid live in concert, National Gospel Events, and Presidential award for National committee on MSME's. Chuks D General is the creator of 'Official Couple', a stage play featuring Big Brother Naija's Anto Lecky.[6] Chuks is also a humanitarian, his annual give back events, 'Prison Break' and 'Christmas on the street' are targeted at prison inmates in Nigeria's Kuje Prison. The show features comedy, music, food competition, talent hunt and it helps inmate get volunteer lawyers.[7] Chuks role models in the industry are Ali Baba, AY, and Gordons.[8] One of the high points of his career was hosting Iyanya’s Album lunch in three states of Nigeria.[9]

Generally Speaking[]

Generally Speaking is Chuk's annual flagship show. It has recorded three outings since inception. The show has featured celebrated names in the Nigeria's entertainment industry, such as Ali Baba, Seyi Law, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.[10]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ http://www.chuksdgeneral.com
  2. ^ "GOOD EXPORT: Generally Speaking With Chuks D General Holds Nigerians at Trade Fair Spellbound in Cote' D Ivoire".
  3. ^ "AY, Gordons, Julius Agwu, Adekunle Gold set to storm Abuja for comedy show". Pulse Nigeria. July 12, 2016.
  4. ^ Durojaiye, Seun (November 28, 2016). "What you need to know about Chucks D General, man people say is Abuja's biggest comedian". Legit.ng - Nigeria news.
  5. ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/201701110504.html
  6. ^ "Chuks D General, BBNaija's Anto Star In 'Official Couple'". May 22, 2018.
  7. ^ "Prison Break Takes Centre Stage With Chuks D General And Bigmo Of Wazobia FM At Kuje Prison".
  8. ^ http://dailynewsbiller.com/chuks-d-general-biography-anto-wedding/
  9. ^ Matazu, Hafsah Abubakar (March 10, 2018). "My biggest fear is not making people laugh – Chuks D General". Daily Trust.
  10. ^ ""GENERALLY SPEAKING", TOPNOTCH ENTERTAINERS ARE ABOUT TO STORM ABUJA…". July 13, 2016.
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