AM AN EXPERT WHEN IT COME TO WOMEN - TEJU BABYFACE.

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T eju Oyelakin, host of the popular TV comedy
show, The Teju Babyface Show, draws old and
young both inside and outside the entertainment
industry to his platform, making his show rank as one
of the best entertaining shows on TV. The multi-
talented comedian in this chat as our Showtime
Celebrity talks about his show, comedy, his marriage
and more.

Your show is always flooded with A-list celebrities;
what’s the secret?
Getting
guests for
my show is
one of the
biggest
challenges
of running
the show
especially
when I
was not
known. At
the same
time, I
can’t
remove the
element of
luck.

However, for every guest that shows up on the
show, there is one who will not be able to make it.
My dream is to get to the level of having a waiting
list of A-list guests, waiting to get on the show.
How long does it take to get your guests?
It varies and depends on the guest. I can liken this to
when I was wooing girls. I don’t believe in ladies
who keep a man waiting. When I work on a guest
for a while and I can’t see the green light, I will
leave the person and may check back in a year’s time
or so.

I do not knock the same door every day. For
instance, I have been trailing Prof. Wole Soyinka
for five years and I have not given up on him. But
that will not stop me from working on other
professors.

Which of your show do you consider most
memorable?

Every show and guest is memorable to me. I
remember every person who has come to my show
and it’s been a wonderful experience. I remember
how I feel before and after the guest arrives. And
even my sentiments when he or she leaves. Every
interview or interaction on the show leaves a
signature on me.

How has The Teju Babyface show affected your
career?

The greatest ingredient a man needs to outstanding
success in life is equity. The Teju Babyface Show
has brought me influence. What some people will have
to queue for, buy with their hard-earned money, will
come my way for free and without stress.
The brand ‘’Teju Babyface’’ will make me come to
your office even when I know nobody (though I don’t
do that) and still get attraction. These and lots more
are things Teju Babyface Show has done for me.
The Teju Babyface has brought me brand equity.
Why the name “Teju Babyface Show?
It’s a brand; there’s no point changing a winning
formula. We are building a structure that will house
everything from the brand name.

You’ve brought more celebrities even outside the
entertainment industry on the show. How did that
idea come to you?

It was the combination of many things. I’ve always
loved the Johnny Carson show and I wanted
something like it. Something that will give me a
platform and stand me out. So that was how it
started. I’ve spent years building a brand as a
comedian, after a while I knew I had to diversify,
walk into other territories and make my mark.
I prayed about it, talked to God and the people who
inspired me. The show was born out of the zeal to
create my own number one spot in life.
You hardly attend comedy shows or mingle with
comedians.

Comedy is only a means to an end for me. It is a
college of life that I am currently enrolled in and not
necessarily the reason for going to the college.
I graduated from the school of comedy into doing a
talk show that is much applauded and celebrated.
Teju Babyface has mainly music and interview
content with a pint of comedy. I am not a comedian
essentially.

How would you describe yourself?

My calling or profession is to captivate and inspire a
mass audience using the media through my vocal and
creative talent to influence them for a greater cause.
I am an African man who will never pretend about
it.

How has marriage affected your career?

My marriage has improved my career and also made
me responsible. My marriage is great and gets
interesting as the day goes by. I fended and thought
for myself as a single man. I was also a bit reckless
then. I am more responsible as a married man.
Would you describe your wife?
I married the best woman on earth. Sincerely, I got
much more than I deserve in this regard. She is the
best of all women.

How do you mean?

I am an expert when it comes to women and I know
a good one. She is one of the good ones and I will
always appreciate her. She was kept for me.
Can you recall your most romantic experience with
your wife?
My wife is far from the traditional romantic woman,
which is the exact reason I married her. She is not
the type who would jump at a gift without knowing the
reason behind it. She is a very serious minded type
who does not really need a man before getting things
right.

She doesn’t crave for attention like many women do.
There was a time we forgot our wedding anniversary
and when we remembered, we laughed at it. I would
not have lasted with a woman who will nag or sob at
things like that. She is a strong woman.
Some
celebrities
endorsed
candidates
in the last
election
but you
didn’t.
Why?
I have no
reason to
endorse
any
political
candidate publicly. I have not gotten to the level
where my political choice will influence a large
percentage of Nigerians. So endorsing one politician
is a waste of time.

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I pray a time will come when politicians will seek my
opinion. Seeking my opinion is an index that my
opinion counts. And that is only when my opinion can
influence a large number of the populace.

Which asset do you value most?
Money is my best asset. I can get almost every asset
with money. I am crazy about cars too.
What has been the lowest/highest fee you charged for
a show
My lowest was N3, 000 and that was my first show
at the University of Lagos in 2000. Unfortunately,
the producer absconded with my money before I
noticed it. I have done many shows for free. The
highest money I have received is in millions.