Chude Jideonwo sits with Edem Victor, one of the most quietly influential forces behind Nigeria’s skit revolution, for a conversation that pulls the curtain back on the man shaping some of the country’s most loved digital moments. Known as a director, producer, and editor whose work powers many viral skits, Edem challenges the obsession with ranking “the greatest,” insisting instead that Nigeria’s skit ecosystem thrives because of many brilliant creatives doing meaningful work in their own lanes.
In the episode, Edem opens up about a journey shaped by patience, loss, and self-belief. He speaks about spending six months idle in Computer Village before his career took off, a period he describes as a jungle that taught him resilience rather than fear. He revealed having to pause his university dreams because his parents could not afford to train two children at once, and how that season eventually redirected him toward purpose. The loss of his father, which he recalls with raw emotion, became another defining moment, sharpening his focus and deepening his commitment to his craft.
Beyond his story, Edem also shares insight into the creative process behind Nigeria’s booming skit culture. He explains why he believes the country will not get tired of skit-making, citing its accessibility and immediacy, and pushes back against accusations of copying, describing creativity instead as a shared language of inspiration. Sometimes, he admits, he chooses not to post ideas that feel too close to what others have shared, a quiet discipline that speaks to his integrity. This episode of #WithChude presents Edem Victor not just as a technical powerhouse, but as a thoughtful, grounded storyteller whose vulnerability adds depth to the laughter he helps create.
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