Sydney Talker
Birth nameSydney Egere Talker
Birth date26 January 1996
Birth placeDelta State, Nigeria
MediumFilm · Director · Actor · Content Creator
Alma materUniversity of Benin (UNIBEN)
WebsiteSydney Talker on YouTube
Years active2016–present

Sydney Egere (born 26 January 1996), professionally known as Sydney Talker, is a Nigerian media personality, comedian and actor. He is the founder and CEO of Neville Records, and nominated for the 25 Under 25 Award organized by SME100 Africa.

Early life and education

Born in Delta State, Nigeria and raised by a single mother,[1] Talker received his primary and secondary education in Benin. He then went on to acquire a bachelor's degree in computer science from the University of Benin.[1]

Career

Talker's career started in 2016, by creating and uploading comedy skits on his social media channels, especially Instagram. His comedy skit "The Poor Power Supply" gained him fame in 2016.[1] He was nominated in the 2020 edition of the 25 Under 25 Awards organized by SME100 Africa.[2] Talker also starred in the Nollywood musical film LOUD (2020). He was dubbed the Nigerian Mr Bean[3] and has been frequently referred to as the Towel Guy.[4]

On 20 January 2022, Talker announced the launch of his record label, Neville Records, in an Instagram post.[5][6] He also unveiled his first signing Khaid on the same day.[7] Khaid released his first major debut single, "With You", on 28 January 2022. Khaid's debut EP, DIVERSITY, followed thereafter in May of that year. Khaid released his second EP Emotions, in September the following year.[8]

Filmography

Criticism

Talker has been criticized on social media for conniving with fellow skit maker Carter Efe to claim ownership of Berri Tiga's song by trying to pay him off.[9][10]

References

  1. ^ "Sydney Talker's biography: age, state of origin, net worth". Legit.ng. 2022-04-27. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  2. ^ "Kiki Osinbajo, Taaooma, Kumi Juba, Captain E, Sydney Talker Others nominated for Nigeria's 25 under 25 Awards.". YNaija. 2020-08-28. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  3. ^ "Sydney Talker's biography: Age, state of origin, net worth". Legit.ng. 27 April 2022.
  4. ^ "Sydney Talker's bio: Age, real name, state of origin, net worth, girlfriend, comedy". 28 April 2022.
  5. ^ "Sydney Talker launches Neville Records, announces first act, Khaid". Pulse Nigeria. 2022-01-20. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  6. ^ "Comedian Sydney Talker launches record label The Nation Newspaper". The Nation. 2022-01-21. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  7. ^ "Comedian Sydney Talker launches record label - P.M. News". P.M. News. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  8. ^ Khaid on Celebrates DIVERSITY EP, Neville's second EP release
  9. ^ "Machala: "Is it for Suya?" Knocks as singer says he was offered N100k as payoff". Legit.ng. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-09-22.
  10. ^ "Machala: Carter Efe, Berri Tiga clash over song rights". Premium Times. 2022-09-16. Retrieved 2022-09-22.