Distinguished is level 3 of 4 in the Nigeria Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
By 1998 the biggest comedian in the country, and the man in whose spare room the next generation of Nigerian comics literally lived.
Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, known as Ali Baba, was by 1998 the biggest figure in Nigerian comedy, appearing on Friday Night Live and the Charly Boy Show.
Both Basketmouth and Ayo Makun lived in the boys' quarters of his apartment early in their careers.
Both Basketmouth and Ayo Makun lived in the boys' quarters of his apartment early in their careers.
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