Shank Comics Biography: Education, Career, Controversy And Net W0rth

Shank Comics Biography – The Story And Everything You Need To Know About The Comedian

Shank Comics is a Nigerian skit maker and comedian. He started skit-making in 2017 after he was encouraged by his friends to begin after making a name for himself in creating memes. Shank Comics’ persistence helped him become known today. 

Shank is known for the catchphrases “Lit Gang”, and “Ma Pa Mi Now“. He is also known for his unique style of skit making where he mixes Pidgin English and Yoruba which makes his skits enjoyable to watch. 

In this article, you will be reading about the amazing profile of Shank Comics, his rise to fame, educational background and so much more. This article promises to be interesting. First, let’s check out the profile rundown of Shank.    

Profile Rundown

Full Name	Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel
Birthday	March 23rd
Age	27 years
Occupation	Skit maker, Comedian
Networth	$120,000
State Of Origin	Oyo state
Nationality	Nigerian

Shank Comics Early Life

Adesokan Adedeji Emmanuel popularly known as Shank Comics was born on the 23rd of March 1997. This makes him 27 years of age as of 2024. He was born in Oyo State but spent most of his early childhood in Ogun State, Nigeria. Shank Comics is from the Yoruba ethnic group in Nigeria.

Shank completed his primary and secondary school education in Nigeria. His primary school education, he completed it at Goodness And Mercy Private School in Ogun State. He then traveled to Lagos State to complete his secondary school education at the Lagos State Model College.

He then furthered his education by attending the Obafemi Awolowo University where he graduated with a second class lower in Electrical Electronics Engineering.

Shank Comics Career

Before gaining prominence, Shank was known for creating memes and sharing them with his followers. He often made relatable memes and even gained popularity on social media platforms. However, things took a sharp turn in his career when he was encouraged by friends to take skit-making seriously.

In 2017, he began making funny videos and shared them on his social media platforms. However, at that time, he struggled to hit the limelight. Three years later, in 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic, his videos became viral and were known by almost many comedy lovers in Nigeria.

In 2022, Shank created an online store with the theme Lit Gang. The store is responsible for the sales of branded headwear, trousers, face caps, and other fashion items. 

In 2023, Shank earned recognition by Meta among other content creators in Africa. Shank Comics has cemented his status in the Nigerian skit-making industry. From becoming jobless after graduation to one of the powerhouses in the Nigerian comedy scene.

In 2024, Shank received Kai Cenat in Nigeria — a popular streamer based in the United States. According to Shank, this collaboration is just the tip of the iceberg of what is to come in the future. For Shank Comics, the partnership with Kai Cenat further extended his reach into the U.S. content creation industry.

Since his introduction into the Nigerian comedy industry, Shank Comics has gone on to become one of the most followed skit makers in Nigeria. He has also collaborated with top stars such as Broda Shaggi, Officer Woos, Oluwadollarz, and Kai Cenat to mention just a few.

Shank Comics Controversies

In 2023, Shank Comics posted a comedy video entitled “If Joseph Was A Nigeria“. This skit depicts the funny reactions that Jesus’ father would have had after getting the knowledge that Mary was pregnant if they lived in Nigeria.

Well, that content didn’t settle with the Christian community in Nigeria. According to those with the Christian faith, they accused Shank Comics of being disrespectful to their faith.

This sparked controversies at that time. The video was then taken down by Shank across all social media platforms following the backlash.

Shank Awards

Shank Comics has been the recipient of several prestigious awards in Nigeria. Here are some of his notable recognitions:

• In 2017, Shank was awarded the Best Student Comedian at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University.
• In 2022, Shank won the Emerging Force category at the Trend Up Award. 
• In December 2022, Shank Comics made the list of the Best 10 Breakout Creators on YouTube.

 Shank Net Worth 

Shank Comics is estimated to have a net worth of about $120,000 to $200,000, and this estimate hasn’t been confirmed yet. He is one of the most followed content creators in Nigeria. 

Shank Comics Age 

Shank Comics is 27 years of age as of 2024. He was born in 1997.

Summary

That’s what we can cover in the biography on Shank Comics. He has been one of the most consistent content creators in Nigeria, no doubt.

As for me, I really love watching his skits, don’t know about you. If you found the information in this article helpful, you can do well to share it with others.