“My Mom Used To Tell Me To Always Think Outside The Box…”- Celebrity Mimicker, Funny Toheeb
The power and effect of words of affirmation over a child must never be underrated. When a child hears encouragement from those who have authority over him/her, he/she most often turns out well.
Speaking with BBC Africa in an interview, celebrity mimicker, Toheeb Adedokun Akorede commonly known as ‘Funny Toheeb‘ acknowledged the impact of his mom’s teachings about thinking outside the box on his craft.
The young man who became popular for mimicking celebrities’ photos using cheap materials, opened up about being born without a silver spoon and his determination to change the story of his family for good.
See some of his works and the video of his interview below:
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Reacting to his exposure on BBC Africa, the creative young mind appreciated the medium while thanking his fans.
He wrote:
“Thank you @bbcafrica this is huge ???????????????????????????????????????? God bless everybody supporting me, Am so grateful right now, Nigeria ???????? to Africa, Africa to the World ???? One day I will make y’all proud ????????@Tundeednut May God continue to support you as you’ve been supportive to young hardworking youth”
He is certainly going places.
VIDEOCREDIT: BBC Africa