In a moment that’s equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, OAP and comedian Radiogad has gone viral for playfully grilling socialite Pretty Mike over his unusually subdued appearance at his father’s funeral, questioning why the king of eccentric entrances showed up without his signature entourage of “zombie” attendants. The lighthearted jab, delivered in a TikTok video that’s already notched over 500,000 views, has fans cackling while tipping their hats to Mike’s rare display of restraint during a somber family milestone.
The video, posted Monday morning, captures Radiogad in his signature animated style, reacting to clips from the low-key burial ceremony held over the weekend in Lagos. “Why you no carry zombie? You behaved yourself properly! Look at how he was crying and singing Christian songs,” Radiogad quipped, referencing Mike’s emotional performance of gospel tunes at the graveside. But the comedian didn’t stop at praise—he issued a mock threat, warning, “If you come to my event with all those zombie people, na dat day you go know say I be mad man!” The “zombies” in question? Pretty Mike’s infamous crew of painted, chained, or scantily clad followers who crash events like undead performance art, from Eniola Badmus’ wild party (where eight women donned pants emblazoned with oversized phallic designs) to his AMVCA 2022 goat-led arrival that sparked endless debates on boundaries and brilliance.
Pretty Mike, whose real name is Mike Awujoola, laid his father Chief Ezekiel Awujoola to rest after a brief illness, opting for an intimate gathering attended by close family, Nollywood pals like Iyabo Ojo and Eniola Badmus, and a few industry insiders. Videos from the event show a tearful Mike in traditional attire, leading hymns and eulogies without a single “zombie” in sight— a stark contrast to his usual spectacle. “It was beautiful and peaceful. Mike showed up as a son, not a showman,” one attendee shared on Instagram, praising the 30-something entrepreneur for honoring his roots amid his flair for the dramatic.
Radiogad’s roast has struck a chord, blending humor with respect for the occasion. Netizens are flooding TikTok and X with memes: “Radiogad said what we all thinking—Mike without zombies is like jollof without spice! 😂 #ZombieWhere,” one user posted, while another added, “From goat at AMVCA to gospel singer at burial. Pretty Mike’s range is unmatched. Respect to the family.” The video has even drawn laughs from celebs, with Basketmouth reposting it with fire emojis and a “Na you sabi o!” caption.
This isn’t the first time Pretty Mike’s antics have blurred lines between event-crashing chaos and cultural commentary—recall his 2022 appearance at Don Jazzy’s mother’s funeral, where he arrived with a symbolic “train” of women in white, painted like ghosts to highlight societal “hauntings.” But at his own father’s send-off, the socialite chose solemnity, a move Radiogad hailed as “proper behavior” before the inevitable tease.
As Pretty Mike navigates grief and his empire of events (he’s teasing a “zombie apocalypse” themed bash for his birthday next month), Radiogad’s clip serves as a reminder: Even in Nollywood’s whirlwind, family calls for a pause on the pageantry. Fans are already petitioning for a collab: “Radiogad host Mike’s next event—guaranteed madness!”