Entertainment
Gbenga Adeyinka diversifies from comedy, goes into farming
Nigerian comedian and stand-up act, Gbenga Adeyinka has announced the launch of a new company which is into farming, baking, and bottled water production as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the entertainment industry.
The 52-year-old comic act made the announcement via his Instagram page on Tuesday, citing the financial strain he has had to grapple with amid the pandemic-induced challenges.
“As you well know, COVID-19 has adversely affected an Industry where I am an active player. In the desire to open new vistas, I am embarking on a new entrepreneurial journey,” he wrote.
“In honour of my mum who I lost 10 years ago, I registered a company to immortalise her called Adunni Adeyinka Foods. We are into farming, bakery/Confectionery, and bottled water.
“We will be opening the Bakery arm of the business on Sunday, August 9th at 12 noon and I will be delighted if you kindly have me in your prayers” the comedian who hails from Ogun state said.
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