Popular Jos-based skit maker, Hilarious Sunnie, has spoken out about the struggles faced by local entertainers, blaming much of it on the lack of unity in the creative industry. In a viral video shared on social media, Sunnie expressed his frustration with event organizers in Jos, accusing them of disrespecting homegrown talents.
He called out the practice of putting his face on event posters without first reaching an agreement with him. “If we haven’t agreed on anything, please don’t put my face on your poster. It’s not right,” he said.
Sunnie also criticized the way local entertainers are underpaid while comedians from Lagos are brought in and paid well.
“If you can’t afford my rate, that’s fine. I don’t have any OG — God is my OG. But don’t treat us like we don’t count,” he added.
He questioned how creatives are expected to grow with such treatment. “How am I supposed to buy a Benz or build a house with ₦10k?” he asked.
Sunnie responded to critics who question his charges, saying they ignore the hard work that content creators put in.
“Some people even say, ‘When did Sunnie start this skit thing that he’s charging that much?’ They don’t know the struggles,” he said.
He said the biggest problem in the Jos entertainment scene is the lack of unity and support among entertainers themselves.
Despite the challenges, Sunnie encouraged creatives in the city to stay strong, adding, “We won’t give up. We’ll keep pushing and build something strong together.”
