Q. What is your name
sir?
R. My name is Temitope
Somoye and my stage name is Honeytongue.
Q. What native are
you?
R. Ogun state in
Nigeria.
Q. Date of birth?
R. Feb 15th
198*
Q. Your religion sir?
R. Christian
Q. They called u
honey tongue, how do you come about such name?
R. Honeytongue is a name I researched out myself when I was
about going into standup comedy in 2005. I needed a unique name amongst other
nicknames I had while in school. I watched a movie Ori by muyiwa Ademola in
2004 and amongst the subtitles, I saw “honeytongue” and I love it and decided
to use it. I sampled it amongst people to see if they like the name and almost
everyone loved it. Since then the name stuck and it became part of my identity.
Q. Tell us about your
profession (Comedian)?
R. Its challenging and
interesting. You can only thrive in this comedy industry if you have the grace
and the skill set needed. Until you are popular and prove yourself to be
yourself to be real, there are some jobs that people are not ready to give to
you.
Q. Like what jobs?
R. Some top corporate
jobs….And highly paid events!
Q. Tell us about your
Education background?
R. I had a degree in
Agronomy Department at Ladoke Akintola University of technology. Its an
agricultural Course. I had my secondary school in 3 different schools, first
was Command Secondary School Ipaja lagos, Ejigbo high School and the final one
was Topmost int’l College. All in lagos. I had my Primary School in Effortwill
Nur/Pry School, Ejigbo Lagos.
Q. What is your
Position in the family?
R. 3rd (the middle born) amongst
five children, 4 boys and 1 girl which is the last born.
Q. What year
precisely do you started comedy as a profession?
R. January 21 2005.
Q. Are you married?
R- No, am not married
Q. Are you into any
relationship?
R- Yes I am.
Q. How do you cope with
your fans especially ladies?
R- (sigh) That’s a serious one….well it has been God because of a
truth the ladies are often more supportive in showbiz, but some will often
times want to take such friendship to another level (smile) but I make them
understand that am in a serious relationship and besides I cant date two people
at the same time. Some are understanding while some are stubborn. But its been
God granting me the wisdom needed to scale through it all.
Q. Tell us about
heartrob?
R- Am sorry I cant talk
about her yet. All I can say is that she is a wonderful woman who fears God and
very hardworking.
Q. where are you
going to be in 5 years time?
R- 5 years time....
(sigh) want to be amongst the top entertainers in Nigeria and also a very big entrepreneur
with lots of business in and outside the country.
Q. Who is your role
model?
R- To be candid I have
lots of people I learn from ( rolling eyes) Okey bakassi, Basketmonth, I go
dye, Ali baba, Bovi, Seyilaw…..Amongst many others. I try as much as possible to learn from every
good comedian I come across. And on the foreign scene, Chris Rock and Dave
Chappelle amongst other comedians also inspire me.
Q. Most embarrassing
moment as a comedian and life?
R – Have not had an
embarrassing moment, have only had time that I didn’t believe in myself.
Q. What advice can
you give to the upcoming comedians?
R- They should look up
to God for divine open doors and work on themselves well so as to improve and
sharpen their skill.
Q. Most happiest
moment?
R- Happiest time was when I had a hall filled with over 1000
people for my comedy show while in school.
Q. Thank you for
spending your time with us?
R- It’s a priviladge.
Q. Hope you will
welcome us next time?
R- I will welcome you
anytime anyday.
