Daniel Regha Criticises Sabinus and Pete Edochie’s Skit Set in a Shrine: “This Is Stigmatisation”

• Nigerian comedian Sabinus and Nollywood legend Pete Edochie made headlines following their recent skit together
• Legit.ng reported that the content creator and the industry elder featured in a skit that portrayed traditional beliefs of rituals
• Reacting to the viral footage, social critic Daniel Regha urged creators to be more intentional about when dealing with cultural themes to avoid stigmatisation

Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, aka Sabinus, had the internet buzzing recently after he shared a new skit of himself featuring Nollywood legend Pete Edochie.

In the now-trending clip, Sabinus was seen stealing fried chicken inside Pete Edochie’s shrine to the point he was captured by a secret camera.

The incident was later played before him and the legendary actor, leading to the comedian's doom.

Daniel Regha calls out Sabinus, Pete Edochie

Despite the humour, Nigerian social media critic Daniel Regha publicly criticised the comedy skit and described it as unfunny and culturally damaging.

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In a post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) handle on Monday, September 22, Regha expressed concern over the depiction of ritualistic themes in the skit.

He warned that such portrayals contribute to negative stereotypes about Nigeria on the global stage.

"Sabinus' skit with Pete Edochie wasn't really funny," Regha wrote. "Nigeria, being a country that's all too ritualistic, is a narrative that has led to certain stigmatisation across the globe, and we can't keep portraying ourselves like this all the time, unless it's to address an issue."

Watch the skit below:

Netizens react to Pete Edochie Sabinus’ skit

While the skit has garnered praise from fans for featuring Pete Edochie, others have echoed Regha's concerns.

Legit.ng compiled the reactions below:

@GaliBillyyoung said:

"I personally haven't seen the skit yet but from this post, I'll say for the first time I agree with Daniel. People only see the image of us we portray for them to see. If this is the image we want people to have of us as a country then let's keep painting it."

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@CorruptionIzBad said:

"We can’t keep projecting ourselves this way unless it’s done to challenge or correct the problem. Sadly, many Nigerians laugh it off because they don’t care about the real issues, our sinking economy, the insecurity swallowing communities, and leaders who have failed us completely. The truth is, skits and comedy won’t save us if we keep normalising the wrong narratives while the country burns."

@BhadJayy said:

"I said this same thing lol. Sabinus time has passed. He should move on abeg."

@LaVidaMercy said:

"The skit was hilarious abeg. Not every content has to carry the weight of Nigeria’s image on its back. Daniel just chose to wear his saddist cap today."

@MichaelAdeitan said:

Nigeria isn’t a joke, even if skits are. Pete and Sabinus: maybe use your talent to highlight truth, not just punchlines. 😂."

@SEFATUBA3__fvC said:

"Daniel it was funny, you can just say you don't find it funny and we'll know it's your personal problem."

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Sabinus releases chat with blogger

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Oga Sabinus shared a private conversation between him and a blogger who shared false news about him.

The blogger expressed his love for Oga Sabinus as he disclosed why he shared the false news about the skit maker.

Sabinus expressed displeasure at the lengths bloggers go to tarnish celebrities' images, with evidence.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng