Nigerian comedian Julius Agwu became emotional while reflecting on his career, his contribution to comedy and the difficult period he went through following his brain surgery and health crisis.
Agwu broke down in tears while appearing on the Beer Parlour Talk Show in an episode titled “Julius Agwu — Back From The Brink.”
The comedian spoke about how he developed the term “musicomedy” while discussing his influence on the Nigerian comedy scene.
“Of that alleged comedy, na me stay, I stayed and form that coinage,” he said. “That music-com, yes na me form am to tell you how my brain dey think na him make everything.”
As emotions took over, Agwu removed his glasses and repeatedly apologised before expressing gratitude to people who stood by him during his health struggles.
The comedian subsequently opened up about losing contact with people he regarded as friends after his health crisis.
According to Agwu, several of them stopped communicating with him during the difficult period, leaving him feeling abandoned.
“My friends deserted me,” Agwu said. “This bishop wey they talk now, he was managing me. Collect my money, do everything, then they stop talking to me, many of them, but God no go leave you.”
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Prompt News reports the hosts consoled Agwu as he became emotional, reminding him of his contributions to Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
They also assured him that the impact of his work and legacy would endure, regardless of whether he returned to performing.

