In a recent interview on the Open Up podcast, Nigerian skit maker Oluwadolarz discussed the misconceptions surrounding his character and reputation.
He addressed how his stage name has caused some brands to avoid collaborating with him due to its association with fraudulent activities.
“My stage name, ‘Dolarz,’ first started in 2010 when I was a stand-up comedian. They called me ‘Dolarz’ because I cracked a joke about the rise and fall of the dollar.
“So, people forgot my real name because that’s the joke they remember when they see me. Around 2014, I started saying, ‘Oluwa is involved.’ When people called me Dolarz, I replied with, ‘Oluwa is involved.’ That is how Oluwadolarz was coined.
“However, because of the name Oluwadolarz, a lot of people thought I was a Yahoo boy or a bad guy. Brands don’t want to be associated with me due to the misconception that I am just a Yahoo boy trying to cover up with comedy.”
Oluwadolarz, whose real name is Olamide Ogunleye, explained the origin of his stage name and how it has led to misunderstandings about his persona.
Despite the challenges he faces due to his stage name, Oluwadolarz continues to make headlines, most recently for his breakup with his fiancée and baby mama, Ifeluv, who accused him of infidelity and financial neglect.
