Celebrating Alibaba's Prestigious Awards and Recognitions
AliBaba, widely regarded as the pioneer of stand-up comedy in Nigeria, has spent decades redefining the art of humor and entertainment across Africa. His exceptional talent, creativity, and impact on the entertainment industry have earned him numerous prestigious awards and recognitions. Each honor reflects not only his comedic brilliance but also his role as a trailblazer, mentor, and cultural icon who continues to inspire generations of entertainers.
Awards &
Achievements
Recognition Award
Iconic Global Future Builders Award
2026
AMAN Award 2025 – Creative/Media Icon Special Recognition Award
2025
Celebrity Media Awards Most Popular Talk Show Host “Alibaba Seriously”
2018
Silverbird Lifetime Achievement Award.
2018
Laughter Awards – Baziks Theatre Abuja Outstanding Performance.
2017
Live Your Dreams Africa 4
2017
My Green Gene Recognition Award
2017
Urhobo World United Union - Special Commendation Award
2017
I Am Brand Nigeria Legacy
2015
Nigeria Model’s Awards – Comedy Brand Icon
2015
Skylak Sports of Nigeria – Award of Recognition for contributions to Sports People living with disabilities
2014
Chronicles of Holy Mallam - For supporting Holy Mallam over the years
2010
Professional Excellence
Cool Wealth Award – Lifetime Achievement Award
2026
Pioneering stand-up comedy as a structured profession in Nigeria.
2021
Excellence in creativity - UNWTO
2020
Award of Excellence
2020
LafUp TV celebrating Ali Baba’s 30 years on stage
2018
Nigerian Stock Exchange Honour - recognizing his contribution to the Nigerian creative economy and entertainment sector.
2017
Delta Heroes Award in Entertainment
2017
Association of Voice-Over Artistes, Special Guest and Friend of AVOA (F.O.A.)
2017
Upfront & Personal, For your outstanding role in developing the Comedy Industry in Nigeria
2017
OV Award for Excellence-Master of Ceremonies.
2017
Excellence in Entertainment Innovation & Leadership - IVLP
2017
Upgrade Africa – Award of Excellence
2017
Seriously Funny with Efex – Award of Excellence
2017
Comedy for Change – Celebrating Ali Baba’s 20 years on stage
2014
LTV/Bimbo-Sola ConnectLagos Classic Comedy Icon
2013
Upfront & Personal - For your outstanding role in developing the Comedy Industry in Nigeria
2012
Honors
ARTHouse Cultural Icon Award
2026
Fellow
Institute of Certified Sales Professional Nigeria
2025
Nigeria Institute of Marketing
2025
Nigeria Institute of Administration
2023
Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR)
2022
International Recognition
California, USA – Civic Recognition California, USA
2023
Johnnie Walker Striding Man Award
2021
Paul Harris Fellowship Award
2018
Johnnie Walker Striding Man Society Induction
2017
CNN African Voices for pioneering and professionalizing stand-up comedy in Nigeria and Africa.
2017
Diamond Special Recognition Award U.A.E.
2015
Project ASHA UK – Services to Comedy and Showbiz
2015
National Awards
Presidential Award of Excellence for Social Impact and Entertainment
2019
National Appointment
Chairman of the Creative Industry Committee established by the Federal Government of Nigeria
2019
Award
Creativity Industry Groups – Lifetime Achievers Award
2019
Nigeria Merit Award
2019
Thinkation – 2018 Appreciation Award
2018
Komanda’s Entertainment Revolutionary and Lifetime Achievement Award
2018
Rotary District 9110 Nigeria – Appreciation Award
2018
Enterprise and Innovation Award for Outstanding contributions to the growth of Comedy
2018
Comedy Enterprise Awards
2018
Fly+Time Entertainment Legend Award
2018
Minds Mentorship Award
2018
City People Special Recognition Award
2018
Celebrity Media Award
2018
APPOEMN Recognition for contributions to the Events Industry
2018
Eric’s Entertainment Award of Honour
2018
Daar Lifetime Achievement Award
2017
Somolu Community Award - Most Valuable 9ja Entertainer
2017
N.D.A.A. Awards
2017
The Bridge Leadership Foundation Award
2017
Laffmattaz Award of Excellence
2017
NNS Delta Award
2017
City People Award for Excellence
2017
Lofty heights Award
2017
True Nigerian – Icon Award
2017
Nigeria Rising Award
2017
House of Peteru Award of Honour
2017
Pink Awards – 2017 Legend of Comedy
2017
Chartered Institute of Stockbrokers Award
2017
Rotary Club of Iwaya – Appreciation Award
2017
NET Honours – Unique Value Innovation Award
2017
Celebrity Prayse Media Award
2016
Ratatainment Concepts Pacesetter Award
2016
Nation Building Excellence Award
2016
Glam and Essence – Special Influencer Award
2016
XG Award – Highflier Prodigy
2016
ZYP Hero Award of Excellence
2016
L.A.S.U. – Icon of Leadership Award
2015
Verdant Zeal Quantum Award – for Social Impact
2015
BrownHill Platinum Award for Excellence
2014
BrandPower Awards - For Game-changing contributions & achievements
2012
BrandPower Awards - For Game-changing contributions & achievements
2012
Celebrity Media Awards - Most Popular Talk Show Host “Alibaba Seriously”
2012
OV Award for Excellence - Master of Ceremonies
2012
Association of Voice-Over Artistes - Special Gest and Friend of AVOA (F.O.A.)
2011
Heros Magazine - Delta Heroes Award in Entertainment
2010
Comedy for Change - In commemoration of his 20years on stage
2010
Africa Charities of America - For Discovering & Mentoring Comedians
2010
Laffmattazz Magazine - For his immense contribution to the development of comedy in Nigeria
2010
National Daily Award - Comedian of the decade
2009
The News - For turning stand-up comedy into a viable business
2008
Diamond Award for Comedy - For helping the growth & development of the Comedy Industry in Nigeria
2008
Eric’s Entertainment Inc - Recognition of his solid support to young entrepreneurs
2006
Lagos State University - Award of Excellence
2006
City People Entertainment - Invaluable contribution to the Entertainment Industry
2006
Comedy Enterprise - National Comedy Award
2005
Pendulum Awards LASU National Association of Physics Students Icon of Comedy
2004
Delta State University - Achievers Merit Award
2003
Laughter Incorporated - Immense contributions to the Comedy Industry
2002
Laughter Awards – Baziks Theatre Abuja for Outstanding Performance
2001
Humanitarian Awards
Special Marshal by Federal Road Safety Corps
2018
International Award
RĂ©my Martin Grandmaster Award
2018
Nigeria Entertainment Awards – New York
2017
United States International Visitors Leadership Program Award for Excellence in Entertainment, Innovation and Leadership
2017
United States International Visitors Leadership Program Award for Excellence in Entertainment, Innovation and Leadership
2017
Achievements
BrandPower Awards For Game-changing contributions & achievements
2017
Opa Williams, The Pathfinder for the Visually Impaired.
2012
RCCG - Enablers Merit Award
2007
Humanitarian Service Award
Rotary Club of Oregun – Humanitarian Service Award
2015
Bsc.
Ambrose Alli University, Ekpoma
1990