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Taaooma

Maryam Apaokagi, known professionally as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, cinematographer,[1] and social media influencer. She currently serves as the CEO, and founder of Chop Tao,[2] a food company, and directs for The Greenade Company,[2] a cinematography firm. She is known for playing multiple roles in her skits.[3][4]

Taaooma
Born
Maryam Apaokagi
NationalityNigerian
Alma materKwara State University
OccupationComedian
Spouse
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(m. 2021)​

Early life

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Maryam Apaokagi spent most of her early years in Namibia. She studied Tourism and Travel Service Management at the Kwara State University.[5][6][7] 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.”[8]

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.[9][10][11] 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.[12][13]

Personal life

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In February 2020, Apaokagi engaged her fiancé Abdulaziz Oladimeji (aka. Abula) in Namibia,[14] and got married on 24 January 2021.[15][16]

Awards and recognitions

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2019 The Gage Awards Best Online Comedian Of The Year Won [17]
2020 Nigeria's 25 under 25 awards Social Entrepreneur Won [18]
The Future Awards Africa Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers) Nominated [19]
Maya Awards (Africa) Skit Maker Of The Year Nominated [20]
City People Music Awards Comedy Act of the Year Nominated
The Guardian 100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria Shortlisted [21]
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Comedian Nominated [22]
JCI TOYP Award Cultural Achievement Won [23]
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Online Social Content Creator Nominated [24]
The Future Awards Africa Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers) Nominated [25]
Net Honours Most Popular Comedian Nominated [26]
2023 The Future Awards Africa Prize for Content Creation Pending [27]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "How video editing made me Taaooma, the comedienne – Maryam Apaokagi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
  2. ^ a b "Maryam Apaokagi (@taaooma)". Culture Intelligence from RED. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  3. ^ "How two Nigerian women are breaking into comedy's boys club". Christian Science Monitor. 10 August 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. ^ "Who is Taaooma? Unmasking Instagram's unlikely most popular comedian [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-02-18. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  5. ^ "Comedian Taaooma hits 1m on Instagram, watch how she marks it". P.M. News. 2020-05-16. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  6. ^ "Taaooma talks about growing up in Namibia, relationship, popularity and how she switches her roles". Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  7. ^ ""My momsy no dey beat me" - Taaooma". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-04-03. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  8. ^ Edeme, Victoria (12 May 2022). "My mum inspires some of my skits, says Taaooma". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  9. ^ Aisha Salaudeen. "This comic sensation is wowing Instagram users with her skits on Nigerian families". CNN. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  10. ^ "TAAOOMA, THE COMEDIC SOCIAL MEDIA PHENOMENON | CITY105.1FM". 2020-03-02. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  11. ^ "I'm not in competition with anyone –Taaooma". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  12. ^ "INTERVIEW: Why I slap my daughter in skits – Popular instagram comedienne, Taaoma". Premium Times Nigeria. 9 May 2020. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  13. ^ "Taaooma: Nigeria's Freestyle 'Slapping' Comedian". issuu. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  14. ^ "Video: Taaooma, Abula share their engagement story". P.M. News. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
  15. ^ "PHOTOS: Taaooma marks first wedding anniversary". TheCable Lifestyle. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  16. ^ Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (2022-02-06). "2021 Was A Great Year For Me – Maryam Apaokagi-Greene". Retrieved 2022-11-21.
  17. ^ "WINNERS FOR THE GAGE AWARDS 2020 | GAGE AWARDS". Gage Awards. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  18. ^ 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.
  19. ^ "The Future Awards Africa: Class of 2020". November 8, 2020.
  20. ^ "Mayorkun, Taaooma, Lolade Abuta tops 2020 MAYA AWARDS AFRICA Nominees' List". September 28, 2020.
  21. ^ "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.
  22. ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
  23. ^ Olowoporoku, Muhamin. "Taaooma, Asisat Oshoala, others to receive JCI TOYP award". P.M. News. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  24. ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
  25. ^ "See who win for The Future Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
  26. ^ Bakare, Simbiat (2 July 2022). "NET Honours 2022: Ikorodu Bois Beats Mr Macaroni, Sabinus to Win 'Most Popular Comedian'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
  27. ^ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.
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