I sold ‘Aboniki,’ face towels in traffic – Actor Yemi Elesho

By Victoria Oluwayemi

Actor and content creator Yemi Elesho has revealed his humble beginnings, shedding light on the challenging path he threaded before achieving fame.

The skit maker who shared his inspiring story in an exclusive interview, recounted the diverse odd jobs he undertook to make ends meet prior to his breakthrough in the industry.

Elesho recounted his early days of entrepreneurship, recalling how he sold everyday items like Aboniki ointment, face towels, and even bread to survive in the bustling traffic of Lagos city.

The actor and content creator was quick to acknowledge the pivotal role played by fellow skit maker and content creator, Woli Agba, in propelling his career forward.

Elesho expressed deep gratitude to Woli Agba, highlighting how the established skit maker paved the way for his entry into entertainment career.

Interestingly, Elesho admitted that his current status as a content creator was never part of his initial aspirations. Reflecting on his journey, he remarked, “I sold Aboniki and face towels in the traffic. I sold bread. It was because of Woli Agba I stopped doing stage. I have never dreamt one day and saw myself as a content creator.”