MC Tagwaye, born Obinna Simon, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, actor, and entertainer who rose to national fame for his striking resemblance to former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari and his popular comedic impersonations of him.
What began as a novelty act built on physical resemblance grew into a broader career as an event MC, entertainment executive, and philanthropist.
Profile
| Full Name | Obinna Simon |
| Stage Name | MC Tagwaye |
| Date of Birth | June 24, 1986 |
| Birthplace | Katsina State, Nigeria (raised in Ingawa, Katsina State) |
| State of Origin | Anambra State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Comedian, actor, entertainer, entrepreneur |
| Religion | Christian |
| Net Worth | No verified net worth figure is currently available. |
Early Life
Obinna Simon was born on June 24, 1986, in Katsina State, in northern Nigeria, to Christian parents from Anambra State in the southeast.
He was raised in Katsina State, where he grew up immersed in Hausa culture and language, which he speaks fluently.
His stage name, “Tagwaye,” means “twins” in Hausa, a nod to the fact that he has a real-life twin brother, who has gone on to work as a businessman.
Education
MC Tagwaye received his basic education in Katsina State and went on to attend a tertiary institution in the state, with sources citing his studies at institutions including the Federal College of Education, Katsina, and Umaru Musa Yar’adua University, Katsina State.
Career
Before pursuing comedy full-time, MC Tagwaye worked for about seven years as a science teacher, instructing students in Biology, Applied Sciences, and Agriculture. He began his entertainment career as an event MC, covering shows and functions under the name Tagwaye.
In 2011, after watching a Sahara Reporters interview with then-presidential candidate Muhammadu Buhari, he became interested in impersonating him, capitalizing on his physical resemblance to the politician.
His impersonations gained him national attention as Buhari rose to and held the Nigerian presidency, and MC Tagwaye has built a broader comedy career around his personality and skits since then, while emphasizing that he does not want his career to be defined solely by the lookalike act. In 2017, he launched his own comedy show, “MC Tagwaye: Throne of Laffta,” featuring other Nigerian comedians.
He is the CEO of Tagwaye Entertainment Limited, an entertainment company handling event bookings, production, and management, and also runs Ta Dikko Media Concept Ltd.
He is the founder of the Tagwaye Foundation, a humanitarian organization supporting education, healthcare, and social welfare initiatives for underprivileged communities.
Awards & Nominations
No verified formal awards or nominations are currently documented for MC Tagwaye from independent sources.
Social Media
MC Tagwaye maintains an active public presence promoting his comedy skits and event bookings, though specific verified personal handle details could not be independently confirmed from reliable sources.
Personal Life
MC Tagwaye is reported to be married; some sources describe his wife as connected to a former special adviser to the Nigerian president.
He has spoken about meeting her at a bank while she was a student. He has described his family background as blending Christian faith with the cultural influence of growing up in a Hausa-speaking environment.
Net Worth
No verified net worth figure is currently available for MC Tagwaye.
Business Ventures
- Tagwaye Entertainment Limited (CEO/MD)
- Ta Dikko Media Concept Ltd.
- “MC Tagwaye: Throne of Laffta” comedy show (launched 2017)
- Tagwaye Foundation (humanitarian organization)
Conclusion
MC Tagwaye turned an uncanny physical resemblance into a durable entertainment career, expanding from impersonation skits into event management, media production, and philanthropy across Nigeria’s comedy scene.
