Comedian Who Mimics Buhari, MC Tagwaye Marries

Oyinlola Awonuga
Writer

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By Oyinlola Awonuga (The New Diplomat’s Entertainment Fashion and Sports Desk)

The comedian, who is known for mimicking President Muhammadu Buhari, Obinna Simon popuparly known as MC Tagwaye has tied the knot with his beautiful fiancee.

Comedian MC Tagwaye joined the league of men who have left bachelorhood for good recently.

Tagwaye, took to his Instagram page on June 13 to share pictures of his solemnization.

The Anambra born comedian posted pictures of himself and his bride on his Instagram page and a lot of congratulatory messages flooded the comment section.

MC Tagwaye is known for mimicking President Buhari, an act which has earned him recognition.

In an interview with newsmen he disclosed he chose to call himself MC Tagwaye for the stage.

In his words, “When I started comedy, a lot of people said why not use President Buhari or President of Nigeria and all that, but it sounded too serious, but MC Tagwaye seemed okay to me. Tagwaye in Hausa means twins and I am a twin. My twin brother is still alive so I chose to go by the name Tagwaye.”

His ability to mimic president Buhari has endeared him several dignitaries, governors, ministers, directors of government agencies and private firms.

Congratulatory messages are still pouring in for the comedian and his wife.

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