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Hilarious , bold , fresh , and groundbreaking
are just a few of the adjectives used to describe Comedian Akintunde.
But first and foremost, he is a servant, husband, and father of 5 who
loves GOD, loves his wife ,Eunissa, loves his
children, and loves to make people laugh. But after 16 years as a
comedian, Akintunde feels as though he is just getting started. Why ,
you may ask, would someone with scores of national television and radio
appearances feel as though they are just getting started? Because now,
the veteran stand up is no longer just on a career path, he is on
assignment from GOD. Akintunde laid down his own personal career
aspirations, and accepted GOD's assignment to Entertain the Body Of
Christ, and draw the world to Christ through stand up comedy, writing,
acting, producing, and directing.
Since accepting GOD's assignment, Akintunde has done just that, and
consequently, has been nothing but blessed. In 2003, he was named
joke/monologue writer for the syndicated television series "Its
Showtime at the Apollo". In 2004, he wrote the monologues for Comedian
Monique for the annual "BET Awards" ceremony. That same year, Akintunde
recorded his first live comedy album, "Brutally Honest Live at Right
Direction", and began a national tour under the same title. Shortly
thereafter, Akintunde was blessed to re-team with fellow comedian Chris
Tucker as his monologue writer for the "2005 NAACP Image Awards". The
blessings continued to flow, as he appeared in front of thousands as a
performer and host on the Family Expo Stage at Bishop T.D. Jakes' "Mega
Fest" 2005. Akintunde followed up this appearance with an expanded tour
schedule which culminated in two live DVD recordings in January of
2006. Some highlights of 2006 included televised appearances on The
Word Network, TBN's "Praise the Lord," and The Gospel Music Channel.
2007 began with the debut of his all new web series, "It's Time 2
Laugh". In 2008, one of Akintunde's companies, NO JOKE RADIO debuted
his syndicated radio show, "The Akintunde Show" in Washington, DC. 2009
has started with a 'BANG' as well with performances at both the Stellar
Awards and the Trumpet Awards. Akintunde just completed a tour with
Pastors Creflo and Taffi Dollar on the "2009 Change Experience" Tour,
and has been added to the 2010 and 2011 performance rosters.
Currently, Akintunde is writer and creative consultant on BET
Networks', "The Monique Show".
Look for great things from this anointed comedian. Many within the
Body of Christ are looking to Akintunde to ,as one pastor put it,
"Revolutionize the Christian entertainment industry." Says Akintunde, "
I used to shun all compliments and predictions of my assignment. But, I
can now receive it as prophetic words from God knowing full well that
it has nothing to do with me, it's God's anointed power given to me.
So, he gets all the credit…Not Akintunde.
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