Mr Macaroni
Mr Macaroni | |
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Mr Macaroni in 2024 | |
| Born | Adebowale Adedayo 3 May 1993 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Redeemer's University Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Content Producer |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Website | mrmacaronitv |
Adebowale "Debo" Adedayo (ⓘ) (born 3 May 1993), popularly known by his stage name Mr Macaroni, is a Nigerian actor, comedian, and activist. He is known for his online comedy skits and roles in films such as Ponzi (2021), Ayinla (2021), Aníkúlápó (2022), Freedom Way (2024), and Lisabi: The Uprising (2024).
Adedayo first gained popularity in 2019 from his satirical skits on social media, playing characters such as the philandering political figure "Daddy Wa" and a strict lecturer, "Professor Hard Life". He popularized catchphrases like "Ooin", "Freaky freaky" and "You are doing well".
He is an advocate for civic empowerment, and most notably was involved in the 2020 #EndSARS movement in Nigeria, when he himself was a victim of police brutality.
Since then, Adedayo has increasingly used his platform to champion social causes and frequently combines humor with civic education in his skits. In 2022 and 2023 he won the Trendupp Awards' Force of Influence award given to the "influencer or content creator who commanded the highest influence in the Nigerian social media space".