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Line 7: {{Infobox person \| name = ~~I Go Dye~~JOLil2 \| image = \| caption = ~~I Go Dye Receiving the Africa Child Prize Award~~ \| birth_name = ~~Francis~~Paul ~~Agoda~~& Peter Joseph Uzuazobona \| birth_date = ~~{{birth~~May ~~date~~1 ~~and age\|1979\|4\|4}}~~1998 \| birth_place = [[Delta state]], [[Nigeria]] \| nationality = [[Nigerian]] \| occupation = ~~{{hlist\|Comedian\|Writer\|Motivational~~Musician,Songwriter,Rapper,Performing ~~Speaker\|Social Crusader}}~~artist,Vocalist. \| years_active = ~~1991–present~~2018–present }} ~~'''Francis~~Paul ~~Agoda'''~~Uzuazobona a.k.a Don D One & Peter Uzuazobona a.k.a AsadD Ricco (born ~~April~~May 4,1 ~~1979~~1998), better known by his stage name ~~'''I Go Dye'''~~JOLil2,<ref name="I GO DYE">{{cite web \| url=http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/09/go-dye-fabulous-lifestyle-comedian/ \| title=I GO DYE: The fabulous lifestyle of a comedian \| publisher=Vanguardngr.com \| date=September 13, 2014 \| accessdate=September 13, 2014 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140914023618/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2014/09/go-dye-fabulous-lifestyle-comedian/ \| archive-date=September 14, 2014 \| url-status=live \| df=dmy-all }}</ref> is a Nigerian [[comedian]]\|Musician, ~~[[motivational~~Songwriter, ~~speaker]]~~Rapper, ~~[[writer~~Vocalists, Performing Artist]], and social advocate. ~~He has organized various international comedy shows, including "I Go Dye Standing.~~"<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.view.ng/photo-comedian-igodye-omudiaga-okpara-island/ \|title=Comedian IGODYE as the Omudiaga of Okpara Island \|date=October 30, 2017 \|work=VIEW Nigeria \|author=VIEW Nigeria \|accessdate=October 30, 2017 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107004829/https://www.view.ng/photo-comedian-igodye-omudiaga-okpara-island/ \|archive-date=November 7, 2017 \|url-status=live }}</ref> ==Early life== == Career ==▼ ~~Francis Agoda was born on April 4, 1979, in [[Abraka]], [[Delta State]], Nigeria.~~ As a young child, he grew up at Okpara water side with his grandmother, Queen Agnes, where he saw the numerous challenges facing rural settlements in Nigeria. This insight later motivated him to address some of these issues through his comedy and publications. A review of his creativity dates back to his elementary school days at Ighogbadu Primary School, and College of Commerce, [[Warri]] [[Delta State]].<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.informationng.com/2013/04/edo-state-gov-oshiomhole-and-comedian-i-go-dye-share-a-drink-on-their-birthday.html \|title=Gov Oshiomole and comedian I GO DYE share a drink on their birthday \|date=April 4, 2013 \|work=Information ng \|author=Information ng \|accessdate=April 4, 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006121740/http://www.informationng.com/2013/04/edo-state-gov-oshiomhole-and-comedian-i-go-dye-share-a-drink-on-their-birthday.html \|archive-date=October 6, 2014 \|url-status=live }}</ref> During his school days he was a member of the Junior Engineering Technical Society and was made the zonal project manager to represent [[Delta State]]. In 1992, as a young kid, he met the first executive governor of Delta State Olorogun Felix Ibru after he exhibited unusual creativity for someone who grew up in the village to have the innovation to design a hovercraft ship, radio transmitter, hair dryer, projector, electric solar table fan, and flying helicopter, that made him the first African child to have built a flying helicopter and a moving hovercraft ship. He was awarded a scholarship to study structural engineering at New York University. According to his mother, Princess Emily, his insight into the life and the future were mysterious, because he professed issues about the future and he had a great inherent spirituality that made him scared. Through his passion for comedy, he gained wide acceptance and popularity within a short while. Based on what he witnessed growing up in the village as a young kid, he took his success as a means to address mitigating factors affecting young children and many unprivileged people. ▲== Career == ~~He came up with the name '''''I Go dye''''' from the similarity of the sound of his surname Agoda, I GO DYE, translated to mean initiative guide on developing youth endowment.~~ ~~When in college, his mother removed him from the United College of Commerce to Essi College, Warri, so that his uncle, who was a teacher in Essi College, could monitor his activities.~~ While in Essi College, he joined SVC where he meet his best friend of today Otagware Onodjeyeke (Ltas) now known as [[Igosave]]. Together, they started presenting mock news on Delta Broadcasting Service 1994, where they addressed several issues affecting the society. Later on, he got a contract as a stand-up comedian at Prest Motel in [[Benin City]] where he was paid one thousand [[Naira]] per show. After years of exploring his creativity and expanding his profile across different events in [[Nigeria]], he featured in Africa's biggest comedy show '''''Night of A Thousand Laughs''' (year 2000'' edition). He became the most salable comedian according to the marketer, Obino Music. He performed for a decade and was eventually honored by Opa Williams, the producer of '''''Night of a Thousand Laugh''''', as the most outstanding comedian to have been on the stage of '''''Night of a Thousand Laugh''''' for ten years.<ref name="I GO DYE: Up and coming comedians my biggest threat">{{cite web \| url=http://m.modernghana.com/mobile/3067/4/up-and-coming-comedians-my-greatest-threat-i-go-dy.html \| title=I GO DYE:Up and coming comedians my biggest threat \| publisher=modernghana \| date=October 12, 2008 \| accessdate=October 12, 2008 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141006080509/http://m.modernghana.com/mobile/3067/4/up-and-coming-comedians-my-greatest-threat-i-go-dy.html \| archive-date=October 6, 2014 \| url-status=live \| df=dmy-all }}</ref> His first European tour was with Ehi Zoya '''Golden Entertainment''' (2005), which took him around 7 countries. He was later contracted by France (NIDOE) to perform at the [[UNESCO]] Cultural Week in Paris, France. He was also presented an award for his contribution to the upliftment of Nigeria's Cultural value by Niddo [[Spain]]. He has been featured in the [[MTV Africa Music Awards]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/content.asp?contentid=3609&ContentTypeID=3 \|title=Nollywood/ Nigeria No.1 movies/ Films resources online \|access-date=21 October 2014 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141220193351/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/content.asp?contentid=3609&ContentTypeID=3 \|archive-date=20 December 2014 \|url-status=live }}</ref> He has also performed in opening and closing shows of various notable musicians including [[Akon]], [[Boyz II Men]], [[50 Cent\|50-Cent]], [[Rick Ross]], [[The Game (rapper)\|The Game]], and [[Kelly Rowland]].<ref name="I GO DIE $185,000 Richer, Tour The World With Point Gate ">{{cite web \| url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/content.asp?ContentId=5301&ContentTypeID=18 \| title=I GO DYE $185,000 RICHER. TOUR THE WORLD WITH POINT GATE \| publisher=nigeriafims.com \| date=July 1, 2009 \| accessdate=July 1, 2009 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141012204107/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/content.asp?ContentId=5301&ContentTypeID=18 \| archive-date=October 12, 2014 \| url-status=live \| df=dmy-all }}</ref> == Awards == ~~I Go Dye has won various awards, including:~~ * African Best Comedian. * The Nigerians in Diaspora Organisation of Europe-SPAIN Award for his contribution to Nigerian culture and art. * The Nigeria Best Comedian Award (NEA AWARD).<ref name="Nea Awards">{{cite web \| url=http://jaguda.com/2009/06/09/nea-nigerian-entertainement/ \| title=2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Winners \| publisher=jaguda.com \| date=September 6, 2009 \| accessdate=September 6, 2009 \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090812105008/http://www.jaguda.com/2009/06/09/nea-nigerian-entertainement/ \| archive-date=August 12, 2009 \| url-status=live \| df=dmy-all }}</ref> * Delta Role model Award 2017 * Nigeria best comedian Award * Niddo Spain Award; for his contribution to Nigeria Culture and Art. * Ukaid and youth alive foundation ambassador Award on #MadACT make a difference Against Corruption Today; dedicated to Nigeria pensioners * Nigeria Army Civil Award with the complement of Chief of Army staff Lt General TY Buratai<ref name="Nigerian Army honours comedian I Go Dye">{{cite web\| url=https://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/nigerian-army-honours-comedian-go-dye/\| title=Nigerian Army honours comedian I Go Dye\| publisher=[[Vanguard Nigeria]]\| date=July 3, 2017\| accessdate=July 3, 2017\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170703185401/http://www.vanguardngr.com/2017/07/nigerian-army-honours-comedian-go-dye/\| archive-date=July 3, 2017\| url-status=live\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> * United Nations Development Goal Ambassador * United Nations World Habitat Ambassador == Other activities == I Go Dye's personal comedy brand is I Go Dye Standing. In 2016,<ref name="Are You Ready for I Go Dye’s “The Last Man Standing” Comedy World Tour? Get the Scoop & Watch his New Skit">{{cite web\| url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/03/are-you-ready-for-i-go-dyes-the-last-man-standing-comedy-world-tour-get-the-scoop-watch-his-new-skit/\| title=Are You Ready for I Go Dye's "The Last Man Standing" Comedy World Tour? Get the Scoop & Watch his New Skit\| publisher=bellanaija.com\| date=March 14, 2016\| accessdate=March 14, 2016\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160317043432/http://www.bellanaija.com/2016/03/are-you-ready-for-i-go-dyes-the-last-man-standing-comedy-world-tour-get-the-scoop-watch-his-new-skit/\| archive-date=March 17, 2016\| url-status=live\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> I Go Dye sold out 02 London to mark his 20 years on stage. Before the I Go Dye Standing's world tour, he performed in African comedy events including [[MTV Africa Music Awards]]. I Go Dye, as a prolific comedian, has remained the toast of the comedy industry, entertaining Governors, Presidents, and diplomats. He also performed at the 2018 National Council of Nigeria Traditional Rulers, held in Port Harcourt with The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, Ooni of Ife Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, and many others. He is a United Nations [[Millennium Development Goals]] Ambassador, working to actualize the United Nations' objectives.<ref name="I GO DYE: Becomes UN ambassador">{{cite web\| url=http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/25067/13/i-go-dye-becomes-un-ambassador.html\| title=I GO DYE becomes UN ambassador\| publisher=nigeriafilms.com\| date=September 6, 2009\| accessdate=September 6, 2009\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140118074606/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/25067/13/i-go-dye-becomes-un-ambassador.html\| archive-date=January 18, 2014\| url-status=dead\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> In September 2014, he was photographed with the Cross River Governor [[Liyel Imoke]] at The Nigeria Ireland Carnival in [[Dublin]].<ref name=" Photos of Cross River Gov. and Amb Igodye at The Nigeria Ireland Carnival">{{cite web\| url=https://www.view.ng/photos-cross-river-gov-amb-igodye-nigeria-ireland-carnival/\| title=Photos of Cross River Gov. and Amb I go dye at The Nigeria Ireland Carnival\| publisher=View Nigeria\| date=October 30, 2017\| accessdate=October 30, 2017\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107021646/https://www.view.ng/photos-cross-river-gov-amb-igodye-nigeria-ireland-carnival/\| archive-date=November 7, 2017\| url-status=live\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> == Social crusader == I Go Dye's tragic experiences changed his perception. He was shot at in a conflict, losing some of his close friends. When he reflected on the 1997 [[Warri]] crisis between the Ijaw and [[Itsekiri]] people, he championed the project, '''''Peace in Sight'''''. '''''Amb Francis Agoda''''' shot a 10-minute documentary, a short film in 2004 for the United Nations and the Federal government of Nigeria to promote peace and advocate for rural development. He has often lent his voice and provided solutions to world leaders and Nigerian elites in his publications. He wrote an open letter to mark the United Nations Youth day in 2017, titled '''"Logic and Reason Without Guns",''' to the Nigeria Government, Governor's Militant and the youth. He has continued to be an advocate for the African Youths, promoting a new political ideology that will include the youths in governance. He has also advocated for youth leadership in Zimbabwe, when he wrote to president Robert Mugabe asking him to step down for more youthful leadership. In addition, he also successfully advocated for a youthful president in Liberia. He has continued to champion a new leadership for Nigerian through his open letter to president [[Muhammadu Buhari]]<ref name="Popular comedian I go dye writes open letter to Buhari, Nigerian youth, others">{{cite web\| url=https://www.naija.ng/1120973-popular-comedian-i-dye-writes-open-letter-buhari-nigerian-youth-others.html\| title=Popular comedian I go dye writes open letter to Buhari, Nigerian youth, others\| publisher=Naij\| date=December 4, 2017\| accessdate=December 4, 2017\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171031232923/https://www.naija.ng/1120973-popular-comedian-i-dye-writes-open-letter-buhari-nigerian-youth-others.html\| archive-date=October 31, 2017\| url-status=live\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> and former vice president [[Atiku Abubakar]].<ref name="Comedian, I Go Dye writes open letter to Atiku Abubakar">{{cite web\| url=http://dailypost.ng/2017/12/04/comedian-go-dye-writes-open-letter-atiku-abubakar/\| title=Comedian, I Go Dye writes open letter to Atiku Abubakar\| work=Daily Post\| date=December 4, 2017\| accessdate=December 4, 2017\| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171204184524/http://dailypost.ng/2017/12/04/comedian-go-dye-writes-open-letter-atiku-abubakar/\| archive-date=December 4, 2017\| url-status=live\| df=dmy-all}}</ref> ==References== {{Reflist}} ~~{{DEFAULTSORT:I Go, Dye}}~~ [[Category:1979 births]] [[Category:Living people]]