Chioma Omeruah “Chigul tells us how she made her dream happen"
There are women who have chosen to stand out amidst the ups and downs and the belief that women can’t succeed in certain fields, one of such women is Chioma Omeruah popularly known as Chigul.
She started off her career at a time when men seemed to be dominating the industry.
Today Chigul is one of Nigeria’s top comedian turned actress and tv personality.
Tell us about yourself?
I am the 2nd of four children. The first girl. My father was in the air force. We moved around a bit..my dad was quite strict...my parents believed in flogging....well well!
What was it like for you after you told family and friends about your decision to become a comedian?
I think the issue was more with me quitting my 9-5 job which was a very good one.. My mom was not happy with that decision at first but she is ok now.. Thank God!
Did you have to go back to school for this or take any special courses to boost your career?
Comedy comes natural to me but I would like to take some classes in improvisation if I get the opportunity.
Have you experienced any setbacks since you kicked off your career? If yes How did you tackle it?
With this career path that I have chosen, a lot of times the work comes at different seasons and sometimes you have dry seasons when you get little or no work so this forces you to save money. These times can be very harsh and difficult so you have to be wise.
What is it like being a female comedian in a male dominated industry?
The industry is very male dominated but that forces you to sharpen your skills and remain fresh and new...
Have you performed at any event where no one laughed or where the crowd didn’t respond properly? How did you deal with it?
I have had to learn that not everyone will appreciate or understand my style of comedy. I have done a few jobs where the audience did not find me funny but I just tell myself that they were just having a bad day. Lol!... My catch phrase is "on to the next"*
What would you like to say to young girls who look up to you?
I am a big believer in dreams and in dreaming big...your dreams are valid and you can fulfill them. Get your education and fulfill your passions.....
Do you have a dream? Follow it today. You are never too young for a big dream and never feel like you are not good enough to fulfil that dream. Believe in yourself and your dream.
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Wow DAT great and impressive Am inspired by dance but people keep saying DAT dance is not an occupation
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Lovly inspired
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Wow!my dream is 2 b/com an actress nd am workin 2wards it.
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
GUD ONE
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
Me i am slim i beleving one day you slim
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Great One
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
giving My Goals a deadline is what I find difficult
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Pearl! It is all about self discipline. You need to consciously work towards this. Start with giving yourself a deadline for regular things like finishing a chore, homework etc. You will see that it will become easier for you to give yourself a deadline for a goal. We hope this helps.
How can i be an actress
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Grace! Becoming an actress is about the love of drama and acting before anything else. So focus on trying to be a part of as many acting roles as possible for now (in school, your community and any other place you are comfortable with). You can even get members of your family together to act out plays. Also, try and be involved in other activities like reading, writing stories and singing as they are all part of the role of a true entertainer. Once you make acting a part of your life, you can work towards getting further education and jobs related to this career but that's for the future. Right now, show the world your love for acting and it will be easier to start a life as an actress. We hope this helps.
I want to be a medical doctor,but i am neverous
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Toju! You need to know exactly why you are nervous so that it will be easier to address it. One thing you should know is that no matter what, you will be successful. Doctors get nervous sometimes but they do not show it because it can destabilize the patient they are attending to. Learn to be confident in yourself and we believe you will be a great doctor.
Inspiring
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
I want to become a professional footballer, but ..............
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Tobibabarinde! There should be not but for you to be what you want to be. Follow your dream, train hard at being the best you can be and we are sure you will make a great footballer. Do not make room for any BUT. We hope this helps.
I want to be a lawyer but am a shy person
March 20, 2022, 8:03 p.m.
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Hey Feranmi! You need to overcome your shyness and start showcasing your talent because the earlier the better. You can start by talking in front of small crowds (family members, friends and neighbours). From there, you move to fairly large crowds in your community and place of worship. This is just to boost your confidence. Once you overcome this, you can overcome anything. We hope this helps.
i want to be an accountant but i dont know mathematics wat should i do
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Abiluv! Mathematics is very important for everyone especially accounting students. If you really want to be an accountant and you are sure your choice is not based on the choice of other people, then you need to learn mathematics. Talk to your parents to get you a lesson teacher for that subject or better still, talk to a class mate that is good in mathematics to help you with it. We hope this helps.
I want to be a vocal singer,but I don't have the opportunity to show my talent? what should I do???
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Chiomamicheal! You can start by performing in front of small crowds (family members, friends and neighbours). From there, you move to fairly large crowds in your community and place of worship. This is just to boost your confidence. Once you overcome this, you can overcome anything. Practice! Practice!! Practice!!! Also, do not forget to carry a trusted adult along. It is very important. We hope this helps.
thanks so much big sister
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
money is one of these things that is stopping me from my dreams nd my dream is to be an actress and a fashionist.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Andrea! Money should not be a worry to you. You can use your talent and skills to make money i.e. You can try auditioning for acting roles that can give you money. Also, since makeup gives you money like you said in another article, you can use that to support your dreams. We hope this helps.
I want to become a Catholic priest but I love music and I have also written rap songs and I don't know how to go about it because I think that I may be Dejected while......
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
A good story.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
i have dreams too.a dream of becoming a great female doctor and a woman of honour and grace.
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I have dreams of becoming a presenter,actress,musician and also a babysitter
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I have a dream of becoming a neo surgeon
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
lack of planning nd concentration
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
I have a dream of becoming a naval officer but in art class,am i in d right place
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Dorcas! To be a Naval officer, you will have to apply to Naval school after your secondary school education. Naval school is a training school for people that want to be Naval officers. It doesn't really matter if you are in Art class. We advise that you talk to a trusted adult about this for counselling. We hope this helps.
Thanks,i really appreciate
Hey, umm I am in arts class and I don't really have an idea of what I want to be in future.. But when I tell my friends they don't take me serious, how do I know the right profession to be or choose in future??
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Princess! You need to know what you are passionate about and what you love to do. Do you like to talk, sing, act or dance? Art class is the place to be. If you like to calculate, budget, save, plan finances etc, then commercial place is where you should be. If you are more passionate about everything science, experimenting, building etc, then science class is the place to be. This is a very tough and serious decision to make so we advise that you talk to a trusted adult and also a guidance counsellor in your school. We hope this helps.
what type of job are found under arts
March 20, 2022, 8:02 p.m.
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Hey Kinky! There are so many jobs under the arts. Most of which are creative jobs. Some of which include; acting, writing, journalism, graphic artist, advertising, art director, movie producer, director, teacher, lecturer, artists and many more. There are so many other jobs that are under the arts that you can do and also remember that sometimes, it is not always what you study that matters, you may also find yourself doing another thing that is not art related. We hope this helps.
pls my friend can u help in life.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
WAT U WANNA BCOME IN FUTUREIT DEPEND ON UR AMBITION 2WAD IT U GO 4 IT
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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AM I MAKIN SENSE?
Nice
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
My dream is to become an actress, but my percent say no, that I should read medicine, am confused I need ur advise pls
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Favour90! Thanks for the comment. So sorry about what you are going through. You can talk to your parents and make them understand the reason behind your choice OR you can actually combine your talents with your profession. Once you are able to balance all the things you love, the sky will be your starting point. We hope this helps.
my dream is to become a medical doctor so dat i can treat my brother leg bt i am always very scared nd nervous when i sight blood or seing someone dead. Pls big sister ma wat should i do.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Mhizthemmy! Being a medical doctor means you will see lots of blood and also dead people so you have to be really sure that medicine is your calling. You do not necessarily have to be a doctor to treat your brother, all you need is to work hard, get enough resources to pay the best doctors to treat him. We hope this helps.
thanks alot ma
This is Eddie,I have a dream to become a Lawyer.
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
I have a dream to be medical personal,but no opportunity
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
Please i need help am a rapper from delta state i want to get into music industry
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Melody! Thanks for opening up through this comment. To get a sponsor, you can write a letter to different people in your community/environment asking them for support or to sponsor your music career. You will never know who will be willing to help if you don't ask. We wish you all the best and we hope this helps.
Please,i need help i write novels from ibadan i wish to be an author
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Micheal! That's great to hear! You can start by participating in writing competitions like our Your Words competition for free publicity and also gifts. Also, we advise that you submit your articles to media houses to publish. Most of them are open to accepting good articles. You do not always have to start with publishing a book, start with getting your work out and who knows who you get to meet. We wish you the very best!
Hmmm,big sister,am a talented guy,i can sing,dance,write stories,form jokes that will make people,also i want to be an actor.... Buh what i need now is that i want to participate in this forthcoming,mtn project fame,buh i dnt knw how to apply the form or wher will i get the form and also i dnt knw whether they wil choose me because am 17 years old. Big sister,please i need ur reply...
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Teeboi! We love the fact that you are ambitious. However, we cannot provide you with such details because we do not have it. We advise that you listen to the radio, read newspapers and listen to the news to get the information you need. We wish you all the best and we hope this helps.
Thanks so much,big sister!infact am very glad! One more,thanks so much!!!
Bigsister i am good at writing articles as well as public speaking and i wish to study civil engineering but I suddenly don't feel like reading that course I want to read medicine and surgery please what's your take on that i am seriously confused
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey lhaif-10! You need to make up your mind on what you really want to do. We cannot advise you on the career path to take but all we can do is to advise that you talk to a counsellor/teacher in your school or a trusted adult. We hope this helps
I'm new here and I've learnt alot. I have a great passion for Economics, fashion designing as well as charity. But people say my choice is nt good enough based on my high IQ (they suggested medicine, engineering, biochemistry etc) and I'm not ready to displease myself just to please them ,they think I'm overconfident . Should I just follow my dreams or consider their opinions?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Joystar! First of all, what those people are saying is very incorrect. What makes you think an economist fashion designing or charity does not have more IQ than a doctor, engineer or a biochemist? The fact that they are not the 'perfect professions' does not not mean that they do not require even more intelligence an IQ level. You will be shocked when you realize the amount of intelligence required to design a cloth. Do not look down on any profession or skill. They all require hardwork and determination. Do what you love and you are sure you can cope with but remember that iti takes more than IQ to be successful in your career. It also takes passion, determination and hardwork. We hope this helps
Fear.big sis But i have the chance of joining children teacher in my church.can that kill my fear gradually?
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Emmzyflemmzy! Yes, it can but only if you are determined to let go of the fear. Fear is a thing of the mind and this thing can trap you and hold you down if you do not resist it. Seize this opportunity you just got and see how it will work well for you. We hope this helps
big sis... I've always dreamt of becoming a world known pilot, my mum told me that female pilots are very rare to find and becoming a pilot needs more man power than that of a woman... I don't know whether I should stop dreaming of becoming a pilot and go for another career instead???...
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Chidinma! Thanks for the comment. First of all, being a pilot does any form of extra or special energy/strength. There are a lot of female pilots that are doing extremely well. We advise that you go online and read more about piloting so that you have a better understanding of it. You can be what you want to be girl. Don't stop dreaming, your dreams are valid. We hope this helps
Yeah sis
big sis av pls help me am a shy person
March 20, 2022, 8:01 p.m.
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Hey Morenikeji! You need to overcome your shyness. You can start by talking in front of small crowds (family members, friends and neighbors). From there, you move to fairly large crowds in your community and place of worship. This is just to boost your confidence. Once you overcome this, you can overcome anything. We hope this helps.
Hey big sis I have a dream to become a journalist but am shy what can I do
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Diamond! You need to overcome your shyness and start showcasing your talent because the earlier the better. Journalism means that you need to be bold and confident. You can do so by getting active in your school, community and place of worship. This is just to make you get over the shyness. We hope this helps
My career is to become a pilot ....which never seems to be coming true to me though..... pls what can do ........
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Love! Why do you feel like it is not coming through? No matter what the problem may be, starting out with negativity is wrong. You will never achieve anything if you have a doubt in mind. We hope this helps
My dream z 2 bcome a doctor.. Buh my dad want me 2 be a dentist or take over hiz printin job... Plz wat shud i do?
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey YoungSowe! Thanks for opening up through this comment. A dentist is also a doctor but a specialized one. What do you want to specialize in as a doctor? This is what you need to figure out and tell your dad because every doctor has to specialize. So this is the work you have to do. Make up your mind and then tell him what you have thought about and your reason. This is one you must think of well so that you don't make a mistake. We hope this helps
my dream is to become a doctor but my mom want me 2be a lawyer
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey MLU! Do you have reasons for wanting to become a doctor? Try to think of these reasons and explain these reasons clearly to your mother. Perhaps she cannot see how passionate you are about your dreams. She may also be worried about the costs and length of time it takes to become a doctor, so you will need to do really well in school now to show her you can succeed with medicine and that you can try to get scholarships and other financial help. We hope this helps.
my own problem na money
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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DO NOT WORRY GOD WILL PROVIDE FOR U LION1
Maybe connection nw dat evrytin as to deal wit connection! Am into writing
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey Eni-iyanu! That is a wrong minsdet to have. If you keep waiting for someone to connect you, you will do nothing. Your success is not in the hands of someone. It is very risky to do that because they can choose to make you or break you. What you really need is to work hard and be the best you can be in your field. There is no way you will be the best and you will go unnoticed. If you keep carrying this mindset, you may end up doing nothing so please change it. We hope this helps
Oh lord change my spell
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
My dream is to became a successful journalist
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I wnt 2 b a successful journalist or a presenter of a very popular nd interesting show
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
My dream is to become a pilot buh due twu my family background....it's shattered 😢😢....i just hope God will help mi
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I want to become a doctor because i love helping sick people and i hope to build an orphanage .i dont like telling people because they think it funny and i dont like a situation whereby i will be laughed at.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Hey honey! Thanks for opening up through this comment. Your dreams are amazing and very brilliant and should be told to anyone. You should be proud of this wonderful initiative because you are saving lives. Be proud of this. Say it out loud! We hope this helps
It is a nice profession dear.Believe in yourself and you will surely get there
I want to become am accountant so I pray to God to make my dream come pass trough (amen)
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I WILL LIKE TO BE A SINGER LIKE TIWA SERVAGE AND ALSO AN ACTRESS AND BE POPLAR.AND I KNOW GOD WILL DO IT IN JESUS NAME (AMEN).
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I Intend To Become An Engr And I Pray That God Should Grant Me The Wisdom And Understanding To Make It. Amen.
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
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Amen. He will
nice one
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
I can no sexy will a woman
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
wow
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
i really admire chigul
March 20, 2022, 8 p.m.
Wow
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
great! bt i'm confused abt mine
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
just confused couldn't find a direction
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
i will start having confidence about myself
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
Have a wallet without finding a pieces of cash In it can sometimes make someone feel forgotten in the land of the Big Dreamers
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
I love acting how do I start
March 20, 2022, 7:59 p.m.
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hey precious, u can stat by joining a drama club in ur skul or try contactin dose dat use to act. by mayb checking online or d numbers dey do write on d disc wrapper.
You can start by joining any drama group in your church and in your street so that the world can no what is inside of you .
You can start by joining any drama group in your church and in your street so that the world can no what is inside of you .
Thanks everyone for the amazing contribution. You are all correct. Precious, they are right and you can make use of the information they just shared.
I intend to become a singer and a lawyer, how do i go about it?
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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Hey Stardom! Thanks for the comment. Singing is a skill you have while Law is a career path for you. You need to know how to balance your time. You can always go to school and then in your free time, train your voice. Once you are sure that this is what you want for yourself, then you can always learn to balance your time. We hope this helps
SOME IS GOOD SOME IS NOT GOOD
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
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YES
ALL IS WELL
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procastination
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
Nice one dear
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Your right
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i love this
March 20, 2022, 7:58 p.m.
well, my dreams r confusing, makin money and schooling, tried the both but none came, still hoping though, but dont know wat to do now
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
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Hey Fernanda! Thanks for the comment. Everyone wants to make money and so many people want to go to school. Schooling should not stop you from making money. What you need to understand is how you intend making the money? What skills do you have? What do you want to use the money for? How do you intend to keep or save the money? You need to have a clear vision of what you want to do with money before you can even get the money. If you do not have a plan, you cannot get anywhere. So you need a proper plan. You should also talk to a trusted adult about this. We hope this helps
Pples want wit different thoughts
Want to b a medical doctor bt feel down because of challenges,my family condemn me.
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
My dream is to become a great nurse but,no money to go to school to make it that great as i want
March 20, 2022, 7:57 p.m.
I'll strive to make it in life as woman Despite the fact that people look down on women
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