Nigerian comedian Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu, popularly known as Sabinus, recently sparked widespread online attention with a new skit featuring Nollywood icon Pete Edochie.

In the viral clip, Sabinus is shown sneaking fried chicken inside what appears to be Pete Edochie’s shrine, only to be caught on a hidden camera. The footage is later revealed to both him and the veteran actor, resulting in a humorous yet dramatic turn of events.

However, not everyone found the skit amusing. Nigerian social media commentator Daniel Regha criticized the video, calling it unfunny and potentially harmful to cultural perceptions.

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Regha expressed his concern over the use of ritualistic themes, warning that such content could reinforce negative stereotypes about Nigeria internationally.

“Sabinus’ skit with Pete Edochie wasn’t really funny,” Regha wrote. “Nigeria, being a country that’s all too ritualistic, is a narrative that has led to certain stigmatisation across the globe, and we can’t keep portraying ourselves like this all the time, unless it’s to address an issue.”

Watch the skit below:

See some comments below:

@GaliBillyyoung:”I personally haven’t seen the skit yet but from this post, I’ll say for the first time I agree with Daniel. People only see the image of us we portray for them to see. If this is the image we want people to have of us as a country then let’s keep painting it.”

@CorruptionIzBad:”We can’t keep projecting ourselves this way unless it’s done to challenge or correct the problem. Sadly, many Nigerians laugh it off because they don’t care about the real issues, our sinking economy, the insecurity swallowing communities, and leaders who have failed us completely. The truth is, skits and comedy won’t save us if we keep normalising the wrong narratives while the country burns.”

@BhadJayy:”I said this same thing lol. Sabinus time has passed. He should move on abeg.”

@LaVidaMercy:”The skit was hilarious abeg. Not every content has to carry the weight of Nigeria’s image on its back. Daniel just chose to wear his saddist cap today.”

@MichaelAdeitan:Nigeria isn’t a joke, even if skits are. Pete and Sabinus: maybe use your talent to highlight truth, not just punchlines. 😂.”

@SEFATUBA3__fvC:”Daniel it was funny, you can just say you don’t find it funny and we’ll know it’s your personal problem.”