EVENT HOST & STAND-UP COMEDIAN
Emeka Nonso Victor Ige populary referred to as Saint Envi was born on June 3, 1985 in mushin, Lagos State, Nigeria; was raised by both parents, Obumseloku and Chika Nzekwe and his first ambition was to be a footballer, he used to have great passion for football; Maradona and Jayjay Okocha were his role model. Emeka holds a Diploma in Diction and eloquence, National Diploma in Science Laboratory Technology from Yaba College Of Technology.
On , November 11, 2023, Saint Envi staged his second major comedy show in the heart of Lagos at Terra Kulture, Victoria Island wherein he filmed 2 stage plays, had standup comedy performances by Koffi Tha Guru, Josh2funny, Fred D COmedian, Akanlaff, Bowjoint, Sunny Messiah, Odogwu The Comedy Machine, music by Odi, Missy Jules, KJDRapper, Ashny and other up and coming creative arts.
Emeka has been hosting events in and outside nigeria, attending standup comedy shows of top and upcoming comedians, he’s popularly known for his David and Goliath joke (Yoruba Version) and with it he has spread his wings to other neighboring countries like Ghana and Portnovo. Furthermore, Saint Envi started a monthly Comedy Club in his living room titled PARLOR COMEDY, where he hosted couples and comedians like Dr. Buntu, Sunny Messiah, and Opeenteeth.
Saint Envi started a skit with his wife titile “Say Your Mind”, Saint Envi moved to HitSongs Tv as an Entertainment News Presenter, 2018-2020, he birthed Marriage Palava, a radio show geared to address common marriage issues and find solution where needed. Later that same year, 2020 after the lockdown, Marriage Palava was moved to Moreplex Tv, a sole cable tv and we had a lot of guests to discuss marriage issues and how it affects family, children and the society at large.
On , April 10, 2016, Saint Envi staged his first major comedy show titled “SAINT ENVI AND THE APOSTLES OF COMEDY” live at The Okota Youth Hub, he had standup comedy performances by Koffi Tha Guru, Josh2funny, Elder O, Kennyblaq, Ceey, 16 Oniru, Akanlaff, Phronesis, Baba D Baba, Calibird. Music by Chinekeboi, Kelar Thrillz, and other upcoming artists.
In 2016, after graduating from National Broadcast Academy formally referred to as Federal Radio Corporation of Nigeria Training school in lagos, He worked at Radio Nigeria as an intern for 3 months, moved to TWC Radio where he anchored “Piginspiration” a show that inspires people in Pidgin English.
On November 9th, 2024, Saint Envi will be hosting his new comedy show – Marriage Palava 2.0 – The Thoughts in my head.
It will feature a stage play by veteran actors, fantastic standup comedy performances by world class comedians
Bovi, Josh2funny, MC Edo pikin, Mc Pashun, Real Warri Pikin, Sunny Messiah, and Akanlaff
Music performance by:
Johnny Drille, Peterson Okopi, Kleb Shout, Odi, Omachukwu, DJ Yomijo and Serenity Band.
Saint Envi is currently open for all corporate functions, wedding events and Live comedy shows. For Booking, please reach out on Whatsapp
