Fast-rising Nigerian comedians, Princewill and Smile, have taken to social media to express concern about their fellow comedian, Brain Wizzy, whose whereabouts are currently unknown.
On Tuesday, October 3, 2023, Princewill posted a message on his Instagram account, reporting Brain Wizzy as missing. Smile also shared the same message on his Instagram page.
Princewill stated that he was in the company of Brain Wizzy on Monday night at Akowonjo, Lagos, before Brain Wizzy left for another show in Ogudu.
“Greetings My People So I was with Brain Wizzy, among others, at Bhenjr Cfr’s Comedy Events at Akowonjo from about 5:30pm till about 9pm when he performed, and stayed for minutes to enjoy the show. Afterwards, he left for another show at Ogudu. FUNNYCASE OGUDU COMEDY NIGHT around past 9pm Apparently, the last Comedian who saw him was Coyman, who made me understand that he was waiting for a ride he booked Early this morning,” Princewill wrote.
Princewill also mentioned that they had already contacted the police and provided them with information to aid in locating Brain Wizzy.
“We have made moves towards a solution by contacting the nearest police station, opening a case file, shared personal information as requested and more for search, radio publication and network provider help. We believe our social media sharing adds push to this search campaign and we are optimistic all these efforts will help us #SaveBrainWizzy,,” he added.
Brain Wizzy had posted a WhatsApp status update on Monday night, where he mentioned that he might have been kidnapped and requested that his phone be tracked.
“Is it a crime to dress well? Om,o it seems like I’ve been kidnapped oo. You guys should track this my phone Befor they collect it frm my hand,” Brain Wizzy wrote.