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Some people have the perception that On Air Personalities are shy people in reality, would you describe yourself as a shy person?
I am not a shy person. I am quite outspoken and very friendly. People will always notice my presence everywhere I am because I am usually the centre of attraction. I talk when it is required of me to talk. But the only thing that makes me talk a lot or seems as if I gossip is when it comes to football. I am very passionate about the game and I love to analyse and argue a lot about it.
What was your dream as a young boy?
Growing up, I always wanted to become a civil engineer but I hated mathematics and physics. I failed them a lot in school and they were my least favourite subjects.
Why did you choose to become an OAP?
I don’t think I ever chose to be an OAP. I would say it happened by the grace of God. One day, I met Godwin Enakhena of LTV Sports Splash, he invited me for his sports radio show and that was it. From then on, I was invited to present a show and the rest is history. But I am more of a compere than an OAP.
How did you come up with the name Vitamin D?
Well, Vitamin D was an inspiration from God and I must confess God has been faithful. I was bearing Senior Lecturer till I learnt that the name was already taken. One day, I began thinking of a name and the word Vitamin stuck to my mind. I decided to google the functions of vitamins in the body and I saw that they were numerous. Since my name is Deji, I decided to bear Vitamin D. I also decided to make my jokes nutritional ones to follow the concept. Since laughter is said to be the cure of many ailments, I felt my name is divine.
Why is it that most radio presenters like pretending to having foreign accent while on air?
I can only speak for myself. I don’t know why people do it on radio but I believe it is very important to be as real and natural as possible. It makes it easier to connect with the fans.
How did you discover your passion for comedy?
I discovered my passion for comedy when I was in primary school. Back in those days, I used to act the role of a funny village headmaster in most plays that I partook. Also, after watching and listening to Gbenga Adeyinka and I go dye, I said to myself, ‘you can also do this.’
How do you cope with hostile crowd as an MC of an event?
I handle my crowd very well but one thing that can make your crowd or audience hostile especially in a wedding setting is food. I went to MC a wedding sometime ago and the people were not served their food, yet I was cracking jokes. Nobody laughed. After a while, I heard some women shouting in Yoruba “Ki le leyi nso, taa ti jeun(what is he saying when we haven’t eaten?) I had to announce to the organisers to serve them food. After they ate, they were much friendlier to me.
What sets you apart from other MCs in the industry?
My jokes set me apart because I crack nutrition jokes. I create my own jokes and I make a research about my audience well before any performance so that I can know how to relate with them. I am also a professional when it comes to compering. I adhere to all the ethics of the profession, I crack jokes but I don’t joke with my job.
Comedians often complain that MCs are not original and they recycle their jokes. Is it true?
Doing stand-up comedy is different from compering an event. When you do stand-up, you have to crack your own jokes but being a master of ceremony is a different thing entirely. You can take a comedian’s joke and crack it but you have to make reference to him because he created the joke.
Have you ever stolen anyone’s joke?
To be honest, at a point in time, I might have used someone else’s joke but I am very sure that I acknowledged the person before using his joke.
What are the challenges you have faced building your brand?
I have faced so many challenges when it comes to building my brand. For instance, you need a platform to showcase your talent and the right event. You also need to know the right people especially in the media. Back when I was just starting out in the industry, a television presenter once turned me down for an interview. She said, “I only know vitamin being a supplement, I don’t know a comedian called Vitamin D.” I think instances like that helped me because it made me more determined to succeed.
Have you ever felt like quitting?
Yes, when the money was not coming in at all and I had to resort to doing free shows. People like free things a lot in Nigeria.
Do you ever have time for your lover?
I don’t have a lover. I broke up with my lover sometime ago. I am single and free. Any pretty lady can apply. But on a serious note, our job is quite flexible, so time is never a problem. Besides, I know that one thing a lady appreciates the most is care and attention, so when I meet my next girlfriend, she would always be treated as priority.
How did you meet your ex-lover?
It is not something that I really want to talk about. I met her in a bank, we got talking and the rest is history. But like I said earlier, we are not together again.
What is the craziest thing a female fan has done to you?
A female fan once asked me out. Not even one, so many of them have asked me out but as a public figure, I have to know how to handle advances from female fans even though I love beautiful ladies.
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