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Hogan’s journey to the pinnacle of comedy

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He became known after 1013 and 1014 Laughs for his rib cracking jokes and comical gestures. Despite the bitter pills life gave him as a child, the lanky and stylish Nigerian comedian who lives in Ghana has scaled the hurdles of life. He is not only making a name for himself, but doing his country proud. In this interview, Gabriel Hogan (his real name) opens up on how his career began and where he hopes to go.   So what was growing up like? Growing up?   I was born with a silver spoon but at the age of nine, I lost it to a fight (laughs). I was born to a single mother, so I had to grow up with different parents.   Growing up with mum was sweet and interesting, but with dad it was tough. After high school I had to begin to fend for my self.   I gained admission into the university on three different occasions, but there was no money to go to school. I thank God for my uncles who kept telling me to keep fighting and never allow the bitterness of life get to ...