Comedian and content creator Damilare Oluwasegun, popularly known as Asiri, has described his recent London comedy show, Eureka, as a major milestone in his creative journey.
The comedian said the reaction of the audience, particularly their reluctance to leave after the performance, convinced him that the show had successfully connected with its audience.
Speaking on the event, his first time headlining a personal show in London, Asiri said the experience was different from his previous appearances at events in the United Kingdom.
“The Eureka moment was seeing the smiles on people’s faces and the fact that they were even reluctant to leave after the event. I have been to London several times to be a part of many events, but headlining mine is indeed a Eureka moment,” he said.
Asiri said performing for Nigerians in the Diaspora required an understanding of their experiences and the realities of living outside the country.
He, however, noted that the difference between Nigerian and UK audiences was not significant.
“The difference is not that much. One just has to factor in the peculiarities of the UK as well as the realities of Nigerians living in the Diaspora,” he said.
The comedian said one of the highlights of the show was the reception to an old joke he originally performed about 12 years ago.
“I reenacted one of my old jokes from 12 years ago, and I was shocked at the response. It was a really old set of mine. It had gathered dust in my archives, but the response proved that it was a timeless joke,” he added.
According to Asiri, Eureka was built around the idea of finding positive perspectives even during difficult moments.
“It was the message of rhythm and seeing the good in all situations. No matter the degree of what you are going through, if you align your perspectives, you will find clues,” he said.
Comparing the production with his previous shows, Open Secret and I Don’t Need Your Opinion, Asiri said Eureka gave him greater room to experiment with playful storytelling.
He said the production involved an international crew and some of Nigeria’s established creative professionals.
“Eureka was different because it was a new terrain. I worked with an all-white production crew alongside some of Nigeria’s finest professionals,” he said.
He added that the show was less structured around a specific theme than his earlier productions.
“The storytelling of Eureka was more playful compared to my other shows. I employed a lot of ‘cruise’, and it wasn’t tailored or themed like my other events,” he said.
For Asiri, the reception to the London show also represented the convergence of different aspects of his career.
“The success of the show is proof of evolution. I had always longed for a time where the writing part of me, the speaking part of me and the comical part of me would find rhythm and resonate together,” he said.
“Seeing this happen gladdens my heart. It is not easy to be a master multi-potentialite.”
The comedian acknowledged that the London market required a different approach from performing in Nigeria but expressed satisfaction with the outcome.
“London is a different market and the method is different. I am glad God helped us to make it happen,” he said.
Although he has also performed in the United States, Asiri said Eureka should not yet be regarded as a comedy tour, as he was still considering the future direction of the production.
He said his regular Thursday comedy show in Lagos would continue, while plans were also underway for a conference.
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