Taaooma
Taaooma | |
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Born | Maryam Apaokagi |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Alma mater | Kwara State University |
Occupation | Comedian |
Spouse |
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]
Early life
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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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
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "How video editing made me Taaooma, the comedienne – Maryam Apaokagi". Daily Trust. Retrieved 2021-07-11.
- ^ a b "Maryam Apaokagi (@taaooma)". Culture Intelligence from RED. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Edeme, Victoria (12 May 2022). "My mum inspires some of my skits, says Taaooma". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Taaooma: Nigeria's Freestyle 'Slapping' Comedian". issuu. Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "Video: Taaooma, Abula share their engagement story". P.M. News. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2021-03-01.
- ^ "PHOTOS: Taaooma marks first wedding anniversary". TheCable Lifestyle. 24 January 2022. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ Ukonu, Ivory; THEWILL (2022-02-06). "2021 Was A Great Year For Me – Maryam Apaokagi-Greene". Retrieved 2022-11-21.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "The Future Awards Africa: Class of 2020". November 8, 2020.
- ^ "Mayorkun, Taaooma, Lolade Abuta tops 2020 MAYA AWARDS AFRICA Nominees' List". September 28, 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.
- ^ "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-09-07.
- ^ Olowoporoku, Muhamin. "Taaooma, Asisat Oshoala, others to receive JCI TOYP award". P.M. News. Retrieved 5 July 2022.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 2022-03-26.
- ^ "See who win for The Future Awards 2022". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 27 March 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "FULL LIST: Asake, Tobi Amusan, Osimhen nominated for TFAA 2023". TheCable Lifestyle. 26 September 2023. Retrieved 27 September 2023.