Awesome Chidiebere
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About
Nigerian comedian, MC, actor, and content creator known for his entertaining skits and priestly character, "Bush Father." His YouTube channel, DEACON FAMOUS, features his original short length films. He has accumulated over 200,000 subscribers on the platform.
Before fame
He began his career in entertainment as a child actor at age six, performing in school dramas and Nollywood movies. His breakthrough came with the 2005 movie God of Liberation, where he portrayed the child of a madwoman. After pausing his acting career to focus on his education, earning a bachelor's degree in History and International Relations from Delta State University and a degree in Criminology and Security Studies from the National Open University of Nigeria, he reinvented himself as a stand-up comedian and MC.
Trivia
His role as an anchor at the 2023 Nollywood wedding of Ekene Umenwa further cemented his status in the entertainment industry. His YouTube channel is where he first debuted his comical character, 'Bush Father,' the parish priest for his village.
Family life
His real name is Udaya Awesome Chidiebere. He got married to Mawusi Faith Potakey in February 2025. He overcame many challenges in life, including losing both his parents at a young age.
Associated with
Actor Ngozi Ezeonu adopted him as her son after he lost his parents.
