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I go dye with his award   Popular comedian I go dye has been awarded 'Night of a thousand laff 'Most outstanding comedian .    The award was given to him by Opa william ,the creator of the popular comedy show at  the last edition of Nite of a thousand laugh ,Benin City edition .    Receiving the award, the comedian  said “ I’m honored to be given this award by critical mind like Opa William. Though I was turned down four times, I was not discouraged and mounting the stage all these years became a turning point in my career. I was born on the street and today the love gotten from the street has given me honor. This award is therefore dedicated to the undiscovered talents on the street and it is important not to always give up our dreams”.   Night of a thousand laughs was launched in 1995 by opa williams and has served as a platform for comedians like basketmouth , I go dye, julius agwu,Gordons and many more to launch their career .

    The founding father of stand-up comedy in Nigeria , Opa williams has decided to stop the comedy show,Night of a thousand laughs.       Williams said  comedians  that started their own shows are  trying to recreate Night of a thousand laughs which leads to recycling  the same jokes and audience members that paid dearly for the show being shortchanged.He said he won't be part of the process .      Night of a thousand laughs was launched in 1995 and has served as an avenue for comedians like basketmouth , I go dye, julius agwu,Gordons and many more to launch their career . The final editions will take place on 26th  in Benin and January 1,2012 in Portharcourt. © celebregion