Taaooma
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Maryam Apaokagi (born 28 February 1999) known professionally as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer,[1] and social media influencer. She is known for acting multiple roles in her comedy skits.[2][3]
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Born | Maryam Apaokagi 28 February 1999 |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Kwara State University |
Occupation | Comedian |
Early life[]
Apaokagi was born in Nigeria but spent most of her early years in Namibia. She studied Tourism and Travel Service Management at the Kwara State University.[4][5][6]
In 2015, she started online comedy after convincing her fiancé to teach her the basics of video editing. She rose to stardom in 2019 with a skit based on African parents taking their children to school.[7][8][9]
In 2019, she was the face of Media Room Hub’s July Issue. Her comedy skits are centered on exposing African mothers and their unique manner of disciplining African children with a slap.[10]
Personal life[]
In October 2020, Apaokagi engaged her fiancé Abdulaziz Oladimeji in Namibia.[11]
Awards and Recognitions[]
On 8 November 2020, she was part of The Future Awards Africa: Class of 2020[12] for the prize of content creation (YouTubers, Vloggers). Apaokagi also made The Guardian Nigeria's list of 100 Most Inspiring Women in the country.[13]
Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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2019 | The Gage Awards | Best Online Comedian Of The Year | Won | [14] |
2020 | Nigeria's 25 under 25 awards | Social Entrepreneur | Won | [15] |
The Future Awards Africa | Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers) | Nominated | ||
MAYA Awards Africa | Skit Maker Of The Year | Nominated | [16] | |
City People Music Awards | Comedy Act of the Year | Nominated | ||
2021 | Most Popular Comedian | Nominated | [17] |
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "How video editing made me Taaooma, the comedienne – Maryam Apaokagi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ "How two Nigerian women are breaking into comedy's boys club". Christian Science Monitor. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Who is Taaooma? Unmasking Instagram's unlikely most popular comedian [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Comedian Taaooma hits 1m on Instagram, watch how she marks it". P.M. News. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "Taaooma talks about growing up in Namibia, relationship, popularity and how she switches her roles". Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ ""My momsy no dey beat me" - Taaooma". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ Aisha Salaudeen. "This comic sensation is wowing Instagram users with her skits on Nigerian families". CNN. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "TAAOOMA, THE COMEDIC SOCIAL MEDIA PHENOMENON | CITY105.1FM". 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "I'm not in competition with anyone –Taaooma". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "INTERVIEW: Why I slap my daughter in skits – Popular instagram comedienne, Taaoma". Premium Times Nigeria. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Video: Taaooma, Abula share their engagement story". P.M. News. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa: Class of 2020". November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Leading ladies Africa – 100 Most inspiring women in Nigeria 2020". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2020-03-14. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "WINNERS FOR THE GAGE AWARDS 2020 | GAGE AWARDS". Gage Awards. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ Udeh, Onyinye (28 August 2020). "Kiki Osinbajo, Taaooma, Kumi Juba, Captain E, Sydney Talker Others nominated for Nigeria's 25 under 25 Awards. » YNaija". YNaija. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
- ^ "Mayorkun, Taaooma, Lolade Abuta tops 2020 MAYA AWARDS AFRICA Nominees' List". September 28, 2020.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- Nigerian women comedians
- 1999 births
- Kwara State University alumni
- Living people