Content creator Chekwas Okorie Michael popularly known as Gorilla Guy has revealed that his decision to adopt a gorilla persona in his skits was driven by the need to survive in Nigeria’s challenging economic environment.

According to him, acting like a gorilla has been a lucrative venture, allowing him to achieve five times more success in just two years compared to his entire life as a content creator portraying a human.

In a post on Instagram, Gorilla Guy explained that he stopped “being a human being” in 2023 and started embracing his gorilla persona.

He claims that this transformation has paid off, enabling him to earn a living and gain recognition.

He emphasised the importance of adapting to circumstances, stating that when he portrayed a human, particularly a “fine boy,” he struggled financially.

“Things are very difficult in Nigeria. Do whatever it takes to survive, legally. I stopped being a human being in 2023. I started being a gorilla and in just 2 years, I have achieved times 5 of all I have achieved all my life as a human being. These days, if you see me in public and you call me gorilla, I’ll call you human being. I don’t even care. When I was a human being what did I really achieve. You’ll be forming fine boy but nothing is in your pocket. It’s all about the hustle…”, he said.