"Real Life" is a series of podcasts that focuses on inspirational day-to-day people and how they navigate the course other lives. In this episode Femi Ibiwoye interviews Motope Afolayan "MC Mark (CUN)" - Comedian Extraordinaire, Industrial Chemist and Radiographer, based in the UK. The questions cover a personal fact-find, discussion around the pandemic and uncovers faith-based principles to make a success of life.

MC Mark (CUN)
London-based, Nigerian-born MC Mark, Omotope Afolayan a comedy star, and charming compere, is the 2014 winner of the African Film Awards Best Male Comedian award. The Comedian of the United Nations (CUN) as popularly referred to by fans, because of the versatility of his jokes, he is famous for his spontaneity, charisma, spritely, and interactive style. He Injects his charismatic and interactive humour into performing. The stand-up comedian, emcee, actor and scriptwriter describes his comedy as “clean, corporate, observational and spontaneous”.

Listen to this quote: “My comedy focuses on relaxing my audience, edutainment and motivation. I like to summarise it as bringing healing through laughter by being funny for a reason”.

MC Mark has been praised not only for his comedy, but also his talents in film, business, and for his contributions to the development of upcoming talent. MC Mark “CUN” is certainly one to watch out for as he catches you unawares and makes you laugh against your wish most times. He has mentored other rising entertainment stars, and continues to support charities like Cancer Care, Sight Savers, Save the Children, UNICEF et al. as his way of giving back to the society.

With the strap line: "tested positive to laffter..." he hosts his own show 'Mark Alive' on 26th December in London.

W: www.mcmarkcomedian.org 

T: 07903 039076

E: [email protected]