Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has made an unexpected appearance on comedian and content creator Isbae U’s popular podcast, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
The appearance, which took place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, quickly became a talking point online after Isbae U welcomed the former president to his show.
The unusual pairing of a former Nigerian leader and one of the country’s popular digital comedians caught many viewers off guard, with clips from the episode making the rounds on social media.
Isbae U hilariously introduces Obasanjo
The comedian immediately brought his trademark humour into the conversation while introducing his distinguished guest.
Isbae U jokingly presented Obasanjo as though the former president had once worked for him, referring to the years Obasanjo served as Nigeria’s president.
“Our guest today used to work for me. I paid his salary, I paid for his rent in Aso Rock, and I fed him from 1999 to 2007,” the host said.
He subsequently asked the audience to give the former president a round of applause, before continuing with another playful remark about Obasanjo reaching for water without seeking permission.
The humorous introduction set an unconventional tone for the interview, blending Isbae U’s comedic approach with the presence of one of Nigeria’s most prominent former political leaders.
Social media reacts
A clip showing part of the interaction was shared online and attracted considerable attention from viewers.
Some social media users expressed surprise that Isbae U had managed to bring Obasanjo onto his podcast, while others focused on the comedian’s humorous introduction.
The appearance also gave social media users another opportunity to make jokes about Obasanjo’s time as Nigeria’s president, particularly because of the unusual way the host presented the former leader.
The full episode is expected to generate further reactions as viewers watch the conversation between the veteran statesman and the popular content creator.
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