Who Remembers Baba Suwe? 10 Iconic Moments from Old Nollywood

Before we dive in, let’s set the stage: Baba Suwe wasn’t just a comedian—he was a whole cultural reset. If you missed the Baba Suwe era, my dear, you missed the blueprint.

Today, we’re serving you a platter of nostalgia, peppered with drama, and sprinkled with “as e dey hot” Nigerian humor.

1. The “Ejo Loro Wa” Saga

Let’s not lie—if you didn’t grow up hearing “Ejo Loro Wa,” were you really Nigerian? Baba Suwe had us believing his house was the UN headquarters for mischief and comedy. Picture this: everyone speaking Yoruba with Shakespearean drama, while Baba Suwe delivers punchlines that can resurrect your dead phone battery.

2. His Epic Fights with Witches (And Winning)

Baba Suwe versus the supernatural was Nollywood’s version of Avengers: Endgame. From flying kicks to “Holy Ghost fire” incantations, his battles were a national treasure. The sound effects? Praka praka! Still undefeated.

3. When He Made Charms Look Funny

No Nollywood era was complete without Baba Suwe clutching a mysterious calabash and chanting nonsense that somehow made sense. Was he a herbalist or a comic genius? Both, abeg. His scenes taught us that even juju needed comic relief.

4. The Original Wahala Pro Max

Baba Suwe didn’t just have problems—he was the CEO of “wahala.” From unpaid debts to stolen yams, he had a PhD in turning bad luck into gut-busting laughter. Who else could be chased by ghosts and still crack jokes? Icon behavior.

5. That Time He Went Full Drag

Long before Gen Z embraced gender-fluid fashion, Baba Suwe gave us lewkssss. He rocked wrappers, gele, and iyalaje swag with the confidence of someone who knew he’d trend before trends were a thing. “Shey you dey whine me ni?” Baba Suwe started this fashion.

6. His Sidekick Shenanigans

Pairing Baba Suwe with anyone—be it Saka or Iya Rainbow—was like adding suya to jollof rice: perfection. His chemistry with sidekicks birthed some of the most chaotic, meme-worthy moments in Nollywood history.

7. The Slapstick Chase Scenes

Remember those hilarious foot chases? Baba Suwe running like he was auditioning for Fast & Furious: Balogun Market Drift. Nobody asked for continuity in those scenes, and honestly, we loved it that way.

8. His “Overzealous Policeman” Era

Whether playing a corrupt officer or a clueless one, Baba Suwe’s law enforcement characters had us in stitches. “Officer of the law” or “officer of confusion”? You decide.

9. The “No Money, No Problem” Chronicles

Broke but thriving, Baba Suwe always turned lack of funds into a comedy masterclass. From borrowing garri to fake stammering his way out of trouble, he showed us that being broke didn’t mean being boring.

10. His Laughable Romance Scenes

Baba Suwe’s idea of romance? Over-the-top declarations with “my darling angel from Mushin” energy. His pickup lines were so bad, they circled back to being iconic. Ladies, raise your hand if a Baba Suwe type ever serenaded you at the bus stop.