I Am African And I Can: Ddiddy Pavarotti Gabanna

Comedy Meets Reality

Over 10,000 group members on Facebook with videos that have gone viral on YouTube, the creator of Radio Woroworo, Ddiddy Pavarotti Gabanna, has created a name for himself on social media while healing thousands of hearts along the way.

Everyday, people across the continent wake up to a taste of optimism, hoping that their idol has uploaded a video that would "make their day."

Whether he is on the road or at work, Ddiddy is always thinking of ways to uplift his loyal fans, even if it means making a fool out of himself.

"I got people to feed," he said jokingly.The best of Ddiddy is seen when he uses his charisma to connect with his fans.

On Radio Woroworo, all topics are covered: politics, social life, celebrities and more. His ability to create humor out of the everyday situations people encounter is what draws people to him for entertainment.

"I talk about what people think about," he said. "Someone needs to be daring to do it."

Known for his high-pitched tone, silly personality, and skill of artistically incorporating different languages (French, English, Fula, Nouchi, and Susu) in his videos, it's no surprise why people from different backgrounds gravitate towards Diddy's cite.

Maningbe Fofana, one of his fans based in Pendleton, Indiana, admires Ddiddy's creativity because: "his words are always legitimate. He finds a way to put humor into reality."

"For me, [Radio Woroworo] is a school for laughter. Every time I get connected [on the Internet], I spend some time laughing -- no matter what mood I'm in," said another one of Ddiddy's fans, Dana Manga, who resides in Rochester, New York.

Ddiddy's comicality comes to life through mocking everything and everyone, even himself.

The creator of Radio Woroworo questioned, "if you don't know how to make fun of yourself, what makes you think people will find it funny when you make fun of someone else?"

The art of making people laugh is not new to Ddiddy. He discovered his talent as early as his childhood years.

During his high school days, he leaned on comedy as a form of comfort and a way to fit in.

In 2008, Diddy was blessed with a newborn. Like any parent, he is proud to have witnessed his baby, Radio Woroworo, crawl its way to popularity.

At first, Radio Woroworo's existence served the purpose of reaching out to the Guinean community. But as Ddiddy felt the need to unify Africans, Radio Woroworo became a home for everyone, a place of comfort.

Admittedly, some of the comedians whom Diddy finds funny are: The Wayans Bros, Terry Crews, and Le Grand Maitre.

There's no script or rehearsing. Ddiddy's thoughts burst with creativity once he's alone in a room and in front of a camera.

"When I think too much about what I'm going to say, it doesn't come out right," he explained.

As a comedian, Ddiddy finds it at times challenging not knowing how people will react when a new topic is made available to the public. He might sometimes make a joke out of what seems funny to him, but turns out to be something personal to some of his fans.

At the end of the day, Ddiddy means no harm. In fact, he's sensitive to his fans' reaction every time he publishes content.

"My audience is always important because even though I want to make people laugh, I want to respect them and their values," Ddiddy pointed.

"It's about building trust and being someone they can talk to about anything they're going through."