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Popular Nigerian comedian Kenneth O Agberia, better known as MC Shakara, is set to marry the love of his life today, November 7, in a glamorous wedding ceremony in Lagos.
The 47-year-old entertainer has opened up on why he is getting married at what some consider a late age, citing heartbreak, past relationship experiences and personal growth as factors that shaped his journey to finding love again.
Speaking about his decision to walk down the aisle at 47, Agberia revealed that he first tried to marry at 26. At the same time, the heartbreak he experienced after his last relationship abroad kept him from dating for three years.
“The reality of life is that I am 47 and I am just getting married. The first time I attempted marriage, I was 26. After my last relationship abroad, for a good three years, I didn’t date anyone again,” he said.
The comedian, however, dismissed concerns about his age, insisting that 47 should not be considered too old to begin a new chapter in life.
“To me, I am not old, because if anything happens to me today and I die, people will say I died young. They will say, ‘Ha, he was just 47.’ But I want to get married at 47 now; they say I am too old. They keep talking about my chances of having and raising kids. If God decides to bless me with kids at this age, I will appreciate it. However, I am not too expectant. Anyhow, it plays out; I am good with the situation. This situation has taught me always to forgive anyone who offends me,” he said.
Meanwhile, reflecting on his career and journey in the comedy industry, Agberia admitted that he never envisaged becoming as successful as he is today.
“I really didn’t see myself making it as a comedian. I didn’t know I would be this successful. I know I am not such a brilliant person, but I am smart. There’s a difference between being intelligent and smart,” he said. He recalled that between 2006 and 2010, he was among Lagos’ most sought-after comedians, performing at major events and entertaining audiences across the city.
However, his decision to explore other markets, including Abuja and Jos, eventually affected his career momentum in Lagos.
According to him, by the time he returned to Lagos, the industry had moved on, leaving him struggling to regain his footing. The difficult period, he disclosed, forced him to sell his three cars and rely on public transportation to survive.
“I spent too much time exploring those cities, and by the time I came back to Lagos, it was too late. I started struggling to pick up. I had to sell my three cars and started jumping buses to make ends meet,” he said.
