Prince Hezekiah Vincent, born on 26 December 1980 in Rivers State, Nigeria known as Prince Hezekiah, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, and actor. He has organized many stand-up comedy shows and concerts like Made-in-Portharcourt, Funny Kingz, Humuor Xclusive, Project Laff, and lots of others.[1]

Prince Hezekiah
Prince Hezekiah
Birth namePrince Hezekiah Vincent
Born (1980-12-26) 26 December 1980 (age 43)
Rivers State, Nigeria
Medium
  • Stand-up
  • television
NationalityNigerian
EducationDegree Holder
Alma materUniversity of Port Harcourt (UNIPORT)
Years active2005–present
Genres
Subject(s)
Websitewww.princehezekiahtv.com

Biography

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Early life

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Prince Hezekiah Vincent, born in Akokwa Street, Mile 2, Diobu in Port-Harcourt City, he later moved to Awkuzu Street, Mile 1, Diobu in Port Harcourt City. He also grew up in Abuja estate town in Port-Harcourt city, Rivers state. He attended Sangana State Primary School, Port-Harcourt, Enitonna High School Borikiri, Port-Harcourt, and the University of Port Harcourt Choba.

 
Prince Hezekiah

He started his performances in the church. He then formed a theatre group named Liberty Productions and a dance troupe named Psalm Africa. He was also a founding member of the Nigerian Actors Guild (N.A.G.) later renamed Actors Guild of Nigeria (A.G.N.) Rivers State Chapter, and has featured in several early Nollywood movies like Oriaja, Crown Battle, Love of the Street, etc.[2]

Education

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Prince Hezekiah attended Sangana State Primary School, Port-Harcourt, Enitonna High School Borikiri, Port-Harcourt, and the University of Port Harcourt Choba[1] all in Rivers State, Nigeria

Appearances

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Prince Hezekiah Vincent started his performances in the church. He then formed a theatre group named Liberty Productions and a dance troupe named Psalms Africa. He was also a founding member of the Nigerian Actors Guild (N.A.G.) later renamed Actors Guild of Nigeria (A.G.N.) Rivers State Chapter, and has featured in several early Nollywood movies like Oriaja, Crown Battle, Love of the Street, etc.[1] Prince Hezekiah performed in Opa Williams’ Night of a Thousand Laughs in Port Harcourt, Owerri, and Bayelsa state. Others are Crack Ya Ribs with Julius Agwu, AY Live, Glo Lafta Fest, Basketmouth’s Lords of the Ribs, and Gordons’ Laugh to the Moon.[1] Others are Tales of The Funny King which the organized in 2015 at Port Harcourt River State Nigeria, in 2016 at Aztech Arcum, Stadium Road, Port Harcourt.[3] He also performed at the Calabar Carnival, Rivers State Carnival, Rivers State Peace Carnival, and Rivers State's 50-years anniversary.[4]

 
Prince Hezekiah

African comedy festival UK, Birmingham City Ball, performed for several Governors and Government functions like Rivers State, Bayelsa State, Akwa Ibom State, Cross Rivers State, and Imo State.[1] He also perform at events as host or Master of Ceremonies,weddings events, coronations, dedications.[1][5]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref
- Best Comedian Niger Delta (NDAA Awards) - Won [1]
- Rivers State Best Comedian PHC Art Foundation Won [4]
- Best Comedian Federated Union of Kalabari Students (FUKS) - Won [1]
- Comedian of the Year Kalabari Times Magazine Won [4]
- Juvenis Comedian of the year - Won [1]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Prince Hezekiah, a pacesetter in Nigerian comedy industry". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  2. ^ "Nigerian comedy industry". Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  3. ^ "PH city anticipates ?Prince Hezekiah The Funny King 2nd Expression,? to hold on Sunday, 31st July". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 28 July 2016. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  4. ^ a b c "Prince Hezekiah: A pacesetter in Nigerian comedy industry". Tribune Online. 19 August 2024. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
  5. ^ "Prince Hezekiah's Humor Exclusive holds Sept. 4". Vanguard Media Limited, Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
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