Lawrence Osarenkhoe

Lawrence Osarenkhoe, known professionally as MC Casino, is a Nigerian stand-up comedian, master of ceremonies and content creator from Edo State's Orhionmwon Local Government Area. He is of Bini heritage and attended the University of Benin. He gave his first stand-up performance in 2002 and began pursuing comedy professionally in 2008, rising from selling bean cakes on the streets of Benin City to a career as one of the preferred event hosts among Nigeria's elite. His stage name was inspired by a Jim Iyke film titled 'Casino'. Early recognition included the UNIBEN Best Comedian award in 2009, Edo State's Best Upcoming Comedian in 2010, second runner up at the National Comedy Challenge, and Niger Delta Best Campus Comedian in 2010. MC Casino has said his comedy style was shaped by activism, and much of his material is framed as offering youths words of wisdom alongside the jokes. He has more than 17 years of experience in Nigerian entertainment and hosts his own annual comedy concert, 'Game of Jokes'.