Kayode Peters was honestly like a legend when it came to Nigerian comedy on TV. If you ever watched Papa Ajasco and Company or Flatmates, you already know what I’m talking about. What I’ve seen is, back when so many comedy shows tried to copy Western stuff, Kayode Peters was doing his own thing—making comedy that felt really local and alive. He always picked situations and characters that just made sense to everyday Nigerians.

What’s super cool is he gave a shot to so many upcoming comedians and actors. Like, I remember watching Basketmouth and Buchi on Flatmates before they even blew up. Kayode really had an eye for talent. And the way he mixed stage plays with TV shows was kind of ahead of its time because he let actors be goofy but still believable.

A bunch of my friends who are into drama at school actually talk about how they look up to him because he didn’t just stick to one thing—he directed, acted, wrote scripts, and even mentored newbies. For me, his stuff made comedy way more relatable in Nigeria. Plus, with his movies like Excuse My African, he showed you could go big even if you started small. So yeah, Kayode Peters left a mark for sure.