I’m Actually Allergic To Alcohol – Klint Da Drunk

Popular comedian Klint Da Drunk has come out to explain what birthed the idea of his character on stage. He recently had his say during an interview with OGHENOVO EGODO-MICHAEL about his career and lifestyle.

Noting that his drunk character was inspired by a man named Scattermodule during his childhood days, he disclosed that he regularly saw him come home stumbling, saying hilarious things.

Klint Da Drunk added that while his character allows him to express himself on stage, he is actually allergic to alcohol in real life.

His words, “The idea came from my childhood. In our village house, we had a caretaker called Scattermodule. He was always drunk, so much so that even when he was sober, he still sounded drunk. His movements and behaviour were shaped by the habit.

One day, he came home stumbling, saying funny things, and we were all laughing. Later, I went to the mirror and started mimicking him. Everyone around me found it hilarious. I took it to school, and people loved it.

By the time I got to university, I had dropped the character and focused on music. I used to sing and perform with a friend. I always wanted to be in the spotlight, even as a child.

Then one day, I went to a show where I was supposed to perform. Before we went on, two guys performed. When they opened their mouths, I realised I could not compete. They were doing a cappella, using their bodies as instruments, and the crowd went wild. Those guys were 2Face and Blackface.

That moment changed everything for me. I left the stage and decided to rethink my path. Later, during a club meeting with creatives where everyone had to showcase their talent, I returned to the drunk character I had practised as a child. The reaction was explosive. That was the beginning of Klint the Drunk.

Over time, people gave me different nicknames inspired by films and characters, until the persona fully formed. Since then, I have kept evolving it.

I make the character but the character doesn’t make me. The character allows me to express my observations. I am naturally observant, and the character amplifies that.

The idea behind the character is that when people are under the influence, they become more courageous and say things they normally would not say. So the character brings out truth in a humorous way.

Interestingly, I do not drink alcohol. I discovered I am allergic to it. Whenever I tried, I would fall sick for days. I also struggled with smoking at a point, but I eventually stopped.”

WOW.