Onlyone Untouch, known offstage as Chibuike Gabriel, has carved a unique path in the world of comedy, drawing inspiration from unlikely sources. As a content creator and comedian with over 1.5 million fans on Facebook, he reflects on his journey, acknowledging the influential role played by the YouTube sensation Mr. Beast. Onlyone Untouch openly credits Mr. Beast as the catalyst for his foray into comedy.
Watching Mr. Beast’s videos on YouTube served as a source of inspiration, capturing his attention with the YouTuber’s pranks and his remarkable ability to infuse humor into diverse scenarios. He admires Mr. Beast’s unapologetic authenticity, describing the YouTuber as someone not afraid to be himself in a creatively humorous way that resonated with people. For Onlyone Untouch, Mr. Beast’s videos were more than just entertainment—they provided an escape from reality.
The comedian appreciates how Mr. Beast, beyond his comedic endeavors, embraced a philanthropic spirit by giving back to the community and supporting those in need. Despite not having a direct connection with Mr. Beast, Chibuike acknowledges the profound impact the YouTube star had on shaping his comedic aspirations. With a significant following on social media, Untouchable Comedy, now Onlyone Untouch, is vocal about the changes he envisions for the comedy industry in Nigeria.
He advocates for a shift towards comedians unafraid to take risks, encouraging a departure from reliance on jokes about race and sex. In a country where entertainment holds a significant market share in Africa, he sees ample room for diverse types of comedy to flourish.