Ali baba started stand-up comedy in Ekpoma in 1987 and inspired the likes of Julius Agwu, Basket Mouth, Opa Williams, AY and TEE A among a host of others.
By 1998, he had a registered company, Ali Baba Hiccupurathird.
Warri-born comedian graduated from the then Bendel State University.
No doubt Ali Baba definitely has come a long way.