Adebowale “Debo” Debo” Adedayo (born 3rd May 1993), regarded by his stage name Mr, Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, content creator, and citizen activist. A trained thespian, his recognition paradoxically grew from his comic skits on social media, the place he performs the role of a political figure cum sugar daddy referred to as “Daddy Wa” or a sadistic lecturer known as “Professor Hard Life”.
Debo popularised catchphrases like “Ooin”, “Freaky freaky” and “You are doing well”. Using his satirical works and online presence, Debo is also recognized for his social justice advocacy. His skits satirize social troubles to promote human rights and critique daily social interactions. During the 2020 #EndSARS protests in Nigeria, Debo used his platform and presence at various protest venues to speak against police brutality – even after becoming a victim as a result. An indigene of Ogun State, Adebowale David Ibrahim Adedayo was born in Ogudu, Lagos into an Islamic and Christian family in May 1993.
He grew up in Magodo in Lagos state where He attended Tender care International Nursery and Primary school in Ojota, Ogudu, and now at Magodo, Isheri. After his secondary education, he went to Babcock University School for his university education. In 2009, he gained admission to Lead University, Ibadan where he studied law but was compelled to withdraw in his 2nd year due to the university’s accreditation issue. By 2011, Adedayo was a law scholar at Houdegbe North American University, Cotonou in the Republic of Benin but due to his vocal nature and always standing up for justice, he was pressured to withdraw earlier before earning his degrees. Upon leaving Cotonou, Debo was determined to pursue his education but to take his appearing career seriously.
He featured in a few movie roles and sitcoms but was advised by his parent to finish his education. This time, he was determined to study Theatre Arts (his self-confessed first love) and was admitted to learn about a direction at the Afe Babalola University, Ado Ekiti, Ekiti. However, various factors led to him not completing his education. In 2013, Debo was admitted into the Redeemer’s University Nigeria, Osun State, where he sooner or later earned a degree in Theatre Arts and Film Studies in 2018. Adedayo started as an actor in Nollywood before growing comedy videos. In an interview with Punch Nigeria, he stated that he had been an actor for a lengthy time by doing movies and soap operas. He stated movie roles have not been coming at some point and he took a whilst before he decided to begin online comedy. Adedayo’s comedy talks about activities and actual issues in Africa. He always performs the function of a sugar daddy. In an interview with the Nigerian Tribune, he said he chose the position of a sugar daddy because it represents an accurate share of naughty men who cannot control themselves.
His satirical skits highlight social and political issues in Nigeria to train and entertain his audience. His skits have tackled issues like terrible governance, civic accountability, and human rights. He usually performs the role of a Sugar daddy politician recognized as “Daddy Wa or a strict lecturer regarded as “Professor Hardlife”., in an interview with Punch Nigeria, he said he knew he had a flair for comedy when he would mimic Pastor Chris Oyakhilome and everyone would laugh. His skits usually feature veterans of the Nollywood and Nigerian entertainment industry, like Jim Iyke, Bimbo Ademoye, Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Sobowale, Falz, and Mr. P. He has additionally featured fellow skit makers like Oga Sabinus (Mr. Funny), KieKie, Remote, and Broda Shaggi. He has also featured Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, the Ooni (king) of Ife.
