How An Uncle Once Drove From Ibadan To Flog Me In Osun – Layi Wasabi

POPULAR Osun State born content creator, Layi Wasabi, has reminisced on the discipline he passed through while growing up. 

Wasabi said he grew up with discipline, disclosing that one of his uncles drove from Ibadan in Oyo State to flog him in Osogbo, Osun State, for failing an exam. 

In a recent chat on 90s Baby Show, the Nigerian skit maker said his mother wanted him to study science-related courses in school.

According to him, his mum was disappointed that he failed Physics, a subject required to study science.

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Wasabi added that his mother informed one of his uncles, who came from Ibadan to cane him in Osogbo.

He said: “My mum was upset I was not taking school seriously. She called one of my uncles, he said ‘Do not worry I will be in Osogbo tomorrow’.

“I was the one who opened the gate for him and assisted him in carrying his load from his car. I knew what he came for.

“He sat down, drank water, and said ‘Bring your report card’. He went through all the courses and said, ‘You failed physics, you did not do well in mathematics. Lie down there.’ And I knew what my fate was then. It was crazy.”

Wasabi who started his comedy career as a teenager, is known for blending societal issues in Nigeria and everyday challenges into content.

His craft has fetched him numerous awards.

He recently clinched the ‘Best Digital Content’ category at the 2024 AMVCA.

In August 2023, he revealed that growing up in Osogbo, the capital of Osun state, influenced the kind of content he creates.