Chibunna "Funny Bone" Stanley (born 28 October 1985) is a Nigerian Nollywood actor and stand-up comedian[1][2] from Anambra state.[3] At a show in Anambra, he employed the then Anambra Governor, Obiano to invest in youth and he tasked the political appointees of the state to be active.[4]

Funny Bone
Born
Chibunna Stanley

(1985-10-28) October 28, 1985 (age 39)
Kaduna state, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Jos
Occupations
  • Actor
  • Comedian
SpouseAngel
Children1

In 2020, he won the 2020 AMVCA Best Actor in a Comedy category award beating other 4 contestants.[5][6][7][8][9][10][11]

Personal life

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In June 2022, he married his wife traditionally in Enugu.[12] And the union was blessed with their first child, Zimchikachim, in October 2023.[13]

Selected filmography

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Films

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  • A Father's Love (2024) as Panshak
  • Holy Heist (Can a Man Rob God?) (2023) as Osas
  • The Bride Price (2023)
  • I Do Not Come to You by Chance (2023)
  • Finding Odera (2023) as Nonso
  • Aki and Pawpaw (2021) as Ebuka
  • Bread Life(2021)
  • Dream Job(2021) as George
  • Missing(2021) as Officer Isaiah
  • Progressive Tailors Club (2021) as Fidelis
  • Desperate Houseboys (2021) as Franklin
  • Time To Be a Man(2020)
  • Three Thieves (2019) as Nna Bros
  • Smash (2018)
  • Bandits(2018) as Amala
  • Talior My Heart(2018) as Osondu
  • Crazy People(2018)
  • Love,Sex,Religion(2018) as Izu
  • Just What Happened(2018)
  • The Bodyguard (2018) as Johnson
  • Sergeant Tutu (2017) as Sergeant Tutu
  • The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai(2017)
  • The Friend Zone(2017) as Furo
  • Scorned(2017)
  • Lost In London(2017)as Bona's brother
  • Dognapped (2017) as Officer Chuka
  • Brother Jekwu (2016) as Paulo
  • When Love Happens Again (2016) as Alhaji Emeka
  • Fast Cash (2016) as Josh
  • Ayaka(2016)
  • Love Is In The Hair(2016)
  • Its About Your Husband(2016) as Gentleman

Television

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  • Squatterz (2012)
  • Far From Home(2022) as Coach Stanley

References

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  1. ^ Nigeria, The Telegraph. "COVID-19: Comedian Funny Bone decries lack of testing facilities at Nigerian airports". The Telegraph Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2021-12-31. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  2. ^ "'I Got Married At 36, Because That Was When I Was Ready' – Funny Bone Opens Up". 2022-07-19. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  3. ^ "Funny Bone Biography, Net Worth, Age, Wife, Real Name, State, Wiki, Comedian » Naija Gossip 247 » NGNews247". NGNews247. 2022-06-19. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  4. ^ "Comedian, Funny Bone Urges Obiano To Encourage Anambra Youths – Independent Newspaper Nigeria". independent.ng. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  5. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2020-03-14). "#2020 AMVCA: Funke Akindele, Ramsey Nouah win big (FULL LIST OF WINNERS)". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  6. ^ "Thoughts of my late mum made me cry at AMVCA –Funny Bone". Punch Newspapers. 2020-03-28. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  7. ^ Rapheal (2020-04-04). "How heartbreak almost ruined my career –Funny Bone". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
  8. ^ Online, Tribune (2020-03-15). "[PHOTOS]2020 AMVCA: Full List of winners". Tribune Online. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  9. ^ "Full list of AMVCA 2020 winners The Nation Newspaper". 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  10. ^ Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (2020-03-14). "AMVCA 2020: Full list of winners". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  11. ^ "Full List Of Winners At The 7th AMVCA". Channels Television. Retrieved 2022-12-01.
  12. ^ Edeme, Victoria (2022-06-18). "Comedian Funnybone weds lover in Enugu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  13. ^ "Funnybone, wife welcome first child - Daily Trust". dailytrust.com/. 2023-10-07. Retrieved 2024-11-08.


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