“I Have Murdered Poverty In My Life.” Saka Revels In New Contract

jonathan

October 16, 2013 3:07 PM

The novelty is yet to completely wear off from the controversial swapping (porting) of Etisalat with MTN by Hafiz Oyetoro aka Saka.

The brand endorsement move, which has been a trending talking point in the country, is said to have increased Saka’s earning capacity by a cool N20 million and amidst the whirlwind of reactions, is a man unapologetic and grateful for his good fortune.

“To the glory of God, level don change. Let me put it like that. I believe that in the nearest future, level will finally change. But now, level don dey change. I have murdered poverty and God has finally murdered it for me. I am no longer poor, but very comfortable.” Saka revealed in an interview.

Earlier, before his new romance with MTN, he had earned his living primarily as a comic screen man, carving a niche for himself in the uber-dynamic and competitive terrain of Nigerian comedy.

Once he was an obscure figure, his talents hidden from the eyes of the law. He kept his head above water by utilizing his Theatre Arts degree from the Obafemi Awolowo University to earn part-time lecturing job at the Olabisi Onabanjo University before moving to Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education in Ijanikin.

But now he’s household stuff, and his name resonates in all circles. For a man who once got jilted by a lover because of overwhelming poverty, he’s in the big time, and deservedly so.

jonathan