Popular comedian I Go Dye has reacted to his appointment as a Global Diplomat for Sustainable Development Goals and Peace Advocate Ambassador by the International Association of World Peace Advocates (IAWPA). Recall that the entertainer recently made the news for adding another international honour to his collection.
Speaking during an interview with Potpourri, I Go Dye revealed that the appointment was a very humbling moment for him and every Nigerian youth who has ever raised his/her voice for justice and development.
According to him, as a boy who grew up in Abraka without electricity or pipe-borne water and moved to Warri filled with bad roads, the appointment made him pause to reflect as soon as his manager broke the news.
He stated that his humble beginning is the reason why he never shies away from challenging powers in society without fear.
“It was a humbling moment not just for me, but for every youth who has ever raised their voice for justice, peace, and development. When I received the news, it was my manager who first told me. I paused in deep reflection. I thought about the young boy from Abraka who grew up without electricity or pipe-borne water, then moved to Warri where bad roads were still a reality. I realized how far the journey has been. It was a reminder that we are all born for different purposes in life.
My humble beginning taught me the power of truth, and that’s what reflects in my comedy. It gave me a voice when I had no political platform and allowed me to challenge powers in society without fear. My jokes are highly philosophical and divinely inspired, helping me connect with people across ethnic, social, and political lines. That emotional connection is crucial for diplomacy because the first step towards change is when people feel discomfort in their environment, and you connect with their thoughts. That is the only way to be understood,” he said.
On how he balances being a comedian and lending a voice to serious issues like corruption and governance, I Go Dye disclosed that he combines comedy and seriousness seamlessly because comedy has always been beyond making people laugh to him.
He concluded by saying that his style of comedy will always be a weapon to fight against fear, especially the fear of poverty.
“I don’t separate them I merge them. Comedy is beyond making people laugh. I see comedy as my weapon to fight against fear, especially the fear of poverty because many children still face that challenge. Justice and the betterment of society are my goals. So I use laughter to open difficult conversations. I may make you laugh, but you’ll leave thinking and hopefully, acting,” he added.
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