Cynthia Erivo and Ayoade Bamgboye Bring ‘Wicked’ to LagOz in Hilarious SNL UK Sketch

By On Oct 28, 2026

If you thought every possible take on Wicked had already been done, think again. Cynthia Erivo, a star of both the West End and Broadway, recently took to the Saturday Night Live UK stage and delivered a comedy masterclass. She teamed up with Ayoade Bamgboye to reimagine the magical land of Oz as a chaotic, low-budget Nollywood blockbuster.

A Nollywood Spin on Oz

Cynthia Erivo and Ayoade Bamgboye posing behind wooden beaded door curtains for SNL UK Nigerian Wicked sketch.

The sketch, titled “Nigerian Wicked,” was presented by the fictional Holy Ghost Productions—the satirical minds behind such classic titles as Beyonce’s Revenge and Light Skin, Dark Heart. The viral sketch is a love letter to Nollywood tropes, complete with a gloriously stressful sound mix.

Elphaba and Glinda Like You’ve Never Seen Them

Ayoade Bamgboye in green Elphaba makeup and Cynthia Erivo in a pink Y2K outfit sitting on a pink silk bed during SNL UK Nigerian Wicked sketch

In this universe, Elphaba (played with maximum green-paint intensity by Ayoade Bamgboye) and Glinda (brought to life by Cynthia Erivo in a pink tracksuit, blonde wig, and matching cap) share a room stacked with vintage trunk luggage. Their relationship is wonderfully tense, highlighted by an unforgettable moment where Glinda casually slaps Elphaba because she is “very classless,” only for Elphaba to complain that the room smells like egg.

Off to LagOz

Things get even wilder when the duo boards a train to the land of LagOz to see The Wizard, played by Hammed Animashaun. He turns out to be completely broke, rocking a “No-lex” watch instead of a Rolex and offering his guests some off Bailey’s Irish Cream.

Magical Transformations and Birkin Bags

While Elphaba is simply hoping her magical transformation defies gravity and earns her a “skinny BBL,” Glinda is laser-focused on her ultimate priority: getting her hands on a Birkin bag.

Flying Monkeys, Professor Goat, and a Gloriously Long Credit Sequence

Complete with flying monkeys, Professor Goat, dramatic musical interludes, and a full, gloriously long credit sequence introducing Cynthia by her full traditional name—Cynthia Onyedinmanasu Chinasaokwu Owezuke Amarachukwu Echeumuna Erivo—this sketch is pure comedic gold from start to finish.