Nigerian comedian and content creator Isbae U, whose real name is Ridwan Abidemi Adebayo, has welcomed former President Olusegun Obasanjo to his popular online interview programme, Curiosity Made Me Ask. The episode, released on Saturday, September 19, 2026, has attracted significant attention because of the unusual pairing of the veteran statesman and the comedian known for his sarcastic and roast-style interviews.
The appearance had already generated anticipation after clips from the episode began circulating online. In one of the opening exchanges, Isbae U jokingly introduced Obasanjo as someone who had worked for him, claiming that he paid his salary, provided his accommodation at Aso Rock and fed him during his time as president between 1999 and 2007. The comedian then jokingly reprimanded the former president for drinking water without asking for permission, immediately establishing the playful tone of the interview.
Obasanjo appeared to play along with the comedian's humour, producing several moments that have since been widely shared across social media. The former president also exchanged jokes with Isbae U over his hairstyle. At one point, Obasanjo remarked that, in his village, the hairstyle worn by the comedian was traditionally associated with women. Isbae U responded with a joke about Obasanjo's baldness, prompting the former president to remove his cap and playfully concede that the comedian might have a point.
The conversation moved beyond comedy, with Obasanjo discussing aspects of his personal experiences, Nigerian entertainment and personalities he knows or does not know. He explained why he was unfamiliar with entertainers including Carter Efe, Poco Lee and Don Jazzy, while referencing more prominent international figures such as King Charles. He also recalled receiving Queen Elizabeth II during her visit to Nigeria while he was president.
One of the more discussed portions of the interview involved veteran entertainer Charly Boy, whose real name is Charles Oputa. Obasanjo recalled that he initially had little regard for Charly Boy because of the entertainer's unconventional appearance and public persona. However, he said his perception changed after seeing how Charly Boy cared for his father, the late Justice Chukwudifu Oputa. According to Obasanjo, witnessing Charly Boy personally care for his father made him reconsider his earlier opinion of the musician.
Another exchange that has attracted attention was Isbae U's question about Obasanjo's departure from Aso Rock after completing his second term as president. The comedian jokingly asked whether the former president cried when he was asked to leave the presidential residence after eight years in office. The exchange formed part of the show's characteristic mixture of humour, satire and questions that would be unusual in a conventional political interview.
Since the episode aired, social media users have expressed surprise that Isbae U was able to secure Obasanjo for the programme. Several reactions described the appearance as an unexpected moment for Nigerian digital entertainment. The development also reflects the growth of Curiosity Made Me Ask, which was launched in December 2023 and has built its identity around unconventional questions, satire and celebrity interviews.
Key points
- Former President Olusegun Obasanjo appeared on comedian Isbae U's YouTube interview show, Curiosity Made Me Ask, in an unexpected episode that has generated widespread reactions online.
