Taaooma

Taaooma
Born
Maryam Apaokagi
EducationKwara State University
OccupationComedian
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​

Maryam Apaokagilistenⓘ, known professionally as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She is the CEO, and founder of Chop Tao, a food company, and directs for The Greenade Company, a cinematography firm. She is known for playing multiple roles in her skits.

Early life

Maryam Apaokaigi spent most of her early years in Namibia. She studied Tourism and Travel Service Management at the Kwara State University. In 2022, she tells The Punch, “I wanted to be a doctor. Later, I changed it to a lawyer. I got to university and was offered Tourism.”

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. 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.

Personal life

In February 2020, Apaokagi became engaged to Abdulaziz Oladimeji (known as Abula) in Namibia, and married on 24 January 2021. The couple welcomed a daughter in 2024.

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2019 The Gage Awards Best Online Comedian Of The Year Won
2020 Nigeria's 25 under 25 awards Social Entrepreneur Won
The Future Awards Africa Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers) Nominated
Maya Awards Skit Maker Of The Year Nominated
City People Music Awards Comedy Act of the Year Nominated
The Guardian 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria Shortlisted
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Comedian Nominated
JCI TOYP Award Cultural Achievement Won
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Online Social Content Creator Nominated
The Future Awards Africa Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers) Nominated
Net Honours Most Popular Comedian Nominated
2023 The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation Pending

See also

References

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  14. ↑ "Video: Taaooma, Abula share their engagement story". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
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  17. ↑ Press, Fellow (2024-12-05). "Video: Comedian Taaooma Welcomes Baby Girl". Fellow Press. Retrieved 2024-12-06.
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  21. ↑ "Mayorkun, Taaooma, Lolade Abuta tops 2020 MAYA AWARDS AFRICA Nominees' List". September 28, 2020. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
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