Two years after colleagues declared him missing following back-to-back Lagos shows, comedian Brain Wizzy has returned to public activity — posting reels and promoting shows in 2025 — prompting fans to demand answers about the circumstances that led to his disappearance in October 2023. While the initial alarm drew widespread social media attention, there is still no public police statement closing the case, leaving a gap that this comeback may finally help close.
Fast-rising Nigerian comedian Brain Wizzy — who was publicly declared missing after a Lagos show in October 2023 — has been active again on social media and appearing on event listings in 2025, reigniting interest in his 2023 disappearance and prompting fans to demand clarity.
What happened (then): In early October 2023, fellow comedians Princewill and Smile posted on Instagram that Brain Wizzy’s whereabouts were unknown after he left a show in Akowonjo and headed to another in Ogudu. Colleagues said they had contacted the police and shared information to help find him; a WhatsApp status that appeared to indicate he had been kidnapped circulated at the time. Multiple entertainment outlets covered the incident when it first broke.
What’s new: Brain Wizzy has become active on his official social accounts again in 2025, promoting shows and posting reels — evidence that he is back online and performing. Recent Instagram posts and reels from the Brain Wizzy account advertise upcoming shows and past performances in 2025, indicating he’s resumed public activity.
Why this matters now: The sudden reappearance raises unresolved questions about what happened during the period of disappearance. Fans and colleagues want clarity — was he off-grid by choice, dealing with personal or health issues, or was there foul play that was never fully investigated publicly? The case also highlights broader concerns about the safety, welfare, and mental-health support available to rising entertainers in Nigeria.
Fresh angles & what we checked
- Social activity confirms he is back in the public eye. Multiple Instagram reels and event posts from the Brain Wizzy account in 2025 show upcoming shows and promotional activity, suggesting he is performing again. These posts are the clearest public sign of his resurfacing.
- No public police follow-up was found. In reviewing news archives and entertainment reporting from 2023–2025, there is coverage of the initial missing notice, but we found no publicly posted follow-up statements from police or a detailed closure report in mainstream outlets. That absence is itself newsworthy and a reason fans want answers. (We searched multiple entertainment outlets and social posts for official statements.) Tori.ng
- Industry context — pressures on entertainers. Over the past two years the entertainment industry has increasingly spotlighted mental-health and welfare issues for creators. Brain Wizzy’s case can be framed alongside this trend to discuss whether better support systems are needed for comedians who travel late, perform multiple shows, and face irregular incomes. (This is an analytical angle based on industry trends; specific policy examples would require interviews with industry insiders.)
