His real name is Debo Adebayo but he is more popularly known as Mr. Macaroni. He is a fantastic actor, and more recently has risen to become one of the most celebrated comedians in the country today. In just a little over 2 years, this hugely talented thespian has set on fire not just the comedy industry but the entire Nigerian social media space with his hilarious and highly entertaining comedy skits. His impeccable interpretation of his sugar daddy role in his videos has earned him millions of followers from all over the world with his videos hitting over a million views in just two days each time he drops them. And although, things didn’t quite pick up for him as quickly as he would have loved to a couple of years back, but today, Mr. Macaroni has become a household name. The astronomical growth of the brand has exceeded the expectations of it’s creator, Debo Adedayo.
Today, whenever people want to let off steam and laugh away their frustrations, they turn to the extremely hilarious videos of Mr. Macaroni and they are never disappointed.
In this interview with City People’s Senior Editor, WALE LAWAL (08037209290), Mr. Macaroni took us through his private life. He shared with us his reason for staying single. Enjoy.
Many are still wondering why you would choose to stay away from women, considering that you’re an active player in the entertainment sector, why is this?
Well, it was a personal decision, not that any serious issue came up. Well, you could say I experienced a bit of issue and that informed that decision. And its been on for about 12 years.
So, you have stayed away from women, from relationship for about 12 years now?
Yes, something like that. I was confused about the concept of relationship and the entire situation like being in marriage and being in a long term commitment. It was all getting confusing to me because the way I choose to love the opposite sex, I have not gotten from relationships. I didn’t see it that way when I tried. Not until recently that I saw someone, or even about two people actually, that share the kind of love that I share for them.
Two women, like you’re dating them?
Yeah, two women. But we’re not dating or anything. Number one, I cannot even have them anyways. And it’s just from the point of the fear of being vulnerable because when I love, I give my entire being. I give everything. So, if you do me dirty, it can really, really mess me up, so I just prefer to detach myself emotionally and say, lets jut see how things go first.
But this was some ten to twelve years ago, right?
Yeah, abut twelve years ago now.
It can be that easy for you now that you have the fame and the bank account to manage as many relationships as you possibly want, knowing how women love to flock around celebrities?
Yes, I won’t deny that. You’re very correct. I don’t fault your submission. I won’t deny that it’s even harder and more complicated now. Though I’ve seen people that have almost the same thing I have, you know, the name, face and maybe the bank account, and we’ve shared loving moments and when I say loving, I mean moments of care and you feel, oh, this person cares, but it’s just me in my head that’s still being very held back, scared of not getting into emotional heartbreaks. So, I just want to be totally sure, though I know some people will tell you that you cannot be totally sure. But I think I’m just very scared, I think that’s the summary.
Are you now saying marriage is not on your mind right now?
No, it’s not. If my mummy should see this video now or read about this somewhere, it’s another trouble you’re putting me into (laughs). Last time she saw me said something like this, she sent me messages, she called, and was like why should you be saying things like that. I told her I was just being honest, I don’t want to tell lies when I grant interviews. I’m 30 years old right now, she doesn’t even agree that is an excuse. She believes it’s the right age to get married. I said its better I calm down and go into it when I’m totally convinced rather than jump in and jump out again shortly after.
What about the ladies, how do you cope with them? I know it can’t be as easy as you’re making it sound, because as a celebrity, you have ladies flocking around you all the time.
Well, one thing I always tell myself is, Debo, you can’t sleep with all of them. How many can you sleep with? How many can you be with? So, there’s always a need for self discipline. I am not saying I’m a saint, but I’m also saying that often times, I caution myself and remind myself of the need to tread with caution. There must be some decency to it. Yes, I see babes that excite me and I say, oh, this one is my spec, but I try to be careful. When I get close to the ones that I like, I tell them lets be friends first because you don’t know what the mission of the lady is, especially the ones you just meet somewhere and is suddenly all over you. Some of them, I run away completely from. When God has placed you in a certain position, you just have to be careful.
This just crossed my mind. What part of Daddy Wa has any semblance with Debo? There must be some similarities because it will be really difficult to totally alienate Daddy Wa’s character from Debo and say Debo no like women at all, so where does the semblance come in?
(Laughs) Of course we all love ourselves. Men love women, women love men. Truly, it would be a lie to say Debo doesn’t love women, of course I love women, but I don’t think I’m as ridiculous as that character. I don’t think I’m as shameless or as mad as that character. I don’t chase everything under skirt, that man does. One he sets his sights on a pretty woman, he goes, oohooh. But, of course, I’m not a saint, I do have my restrictions, I have my limits and I like to keep my things private, on a low. Daddy Wa is simply ridiculous. Yeah, that character was an experiment. In school, theatre teaches you all these things. In school, we have plated different characters, different roles like comedy, tragedy…I loved tragedy back in school. Even perhaps till now, I still do. I love to play very touching roles that can evoke emotions, so that when people watch they are triggered to do what is right. But as it is, the country is already hard, the world is going through very tough times, so comedy sells more. People want to laugh, they don’t want something stressing them again. In fact, to be honest, I didn’t know people would like the character like this, I was just using my theatre experience. As an actor, you’re trained to play all kinds of roles, so that makes me a performer.
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