Meet Austinecruise, the funny shower cap guy

Austine Dominic Izuogu, popularly known as Austinecruise, is a young and talented Nigerian comedian and actor making waves in the Nigerian content creation industry. Born on August 1, 2001, in Aba, Abia State, Austine’s comedic journey began during his school days, where he and his friends would often crack jokes and entertain their classmates.

Growing up in Aba, Austine attended Ijeoma International School for his primary education and later moved to Prize mate Model Academy for his secondary education. After completing his secondary school education, he relocated to Owerri, where he pursued a degree in Computer Science at Imo State University (IMSU).

Austine’s passion for comedy was evident from a young age. He and his friends would often joke around and entertain their classmates, earning them the title of “class clowns.” However, it wasn’t until he realized that he could make a career out of his natural talent that he decided to pursue comedy full-time.

Despite facing numerous challenges, including criticism and hate comments, Austine remains determined to become the biggest actor and comedian in Nigeria, part of his future goals. He draws inspiration from top comedians like AY, Basketmouth, Sydney Talker, Shank Comics, and the now disbanded comedy group Xpoit Comedy, whom he grew up watching.

Austine’s environment has played a significant role in shaping his comedy style. Growing up in a rural area in the Eastern part of Nigeria, where business is highly valued, and comedians are often seen as unserious people, he had to push through the criticisms and pursue his passion for comedy and content creation. This unique perspective has helped him develop a distinct style that reverberates with his audience.

Becoming active on social media in the late 2010s, in 2021 Austine received the YouTube Silver Play Award from YouTube after amassing 100,000 thousand subscribers on the platform, followed by a viral moment on TikTok in 2022. His most notable achievement so far is winning the TikTok Naija Comedy Festival in 2023 which was organized by Showmax and TikTok.

Austinecruise is a funny dude who’s always rocking a shower cap with long sleeves, and sometimes even a coat. It’s his thing, and he owns it. He’s also got a knack for jumping on trending contents and recreating them in his own hilarious way. The guy have a gift for making us laugh, and his weird sense of style only adds to the humor.

Inspired by the likes of AY, Basketmouth, Sydney Talker, Shank Comics, and Xpoit Comedy, and has cited their unique styles and ability to connect with their audiences as major inspirations to him.

Austinecruise’s comedy is a reflection of life experiences, woven together with a unique sharp comedic timing and clever wordplay. Growing up in Aba and Owerri, he learned to find the funny side of things, even in the toughest of situations. This ability to connect with people from all walks of life has made him a fan favorite, with a loyal following on his social media platforms that spans across the country. Whether he’s recreating short funny videos to make it funnier, or his observations on the internet culture, Austine’s comedy is relatable, authentic, and always hilarious.