<p><strong>AKINYELE SOKOYA</strong></p>.<p>Stand-up comedian Jephthah Bowoto aka Akpororo has shown appreciation to a family friend who believed in him before fame. He presented a new Toyota car gift to his friend’s father, Mr. Oluwole at Okokomaiko, Lagos.</p>.<p>Akpororo said he surprised his friend, Gbenga’s father because he believed in him and accommodated him for years.</p>.<p>Mr. Oluwole who was surprised appreciated his kind gesture and prayed for him in return.</p>.<p>Akpororo, a native of Ilaje, Ondo state a few weeks back surprised his mother with 7m naira car on her 50th birthday.</p>.<p>He grew up in Warri, Delta state where he kicked off his early education.</p>.<p>His career commenced as a gospel act until 2008 when he participated in the National Comedy Show.</p>.<p>Akpororo subsequently participated in several other comedy shows which groomed him.</p>.<p>He hit stardom following his performance at Basketmouth’s Laff And Jam’s show in 2013.</p>.<p>He staged his own major show ’Akpororo verse Akpororo’ in 2014 and has since become a force to reckon with.</p>.<p>DON’T MISS:<a href="https://happenings.com.ng/entertainment/after-peace-moves-with-annie-idibia-pero-adeniyis-breasts-rock-social-media/">After Peace Move With Annie Idibia, Pero Adeniyi’s Breast Rocks Social Media</a></p>