Taaooma

Taaooma, born Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam, is a prominent Nigerian comedian, content creator, and cinematographer. She is widely recognized for her unique style of comedy skits where she often plays multiple roles, most famously portraying the strict yet humorous African mother character. Taaooma's interest in comedy began during her time at Kwara State University, where she studied Tourism. In 2015, she transitioned to online comedy after being taught the fundamentals of video editing by her fiancé. She quickly rose to prominence in 2019 following a viral skit centered on the common experience of African parents taking their children to school. Her career progression has been marked by her consistency in producing high-quality, relatable content. Major achievements include winning the Best Online Social Content Creator award at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2022. She has also received the JCI TOYP Award for Cultural Achievement and has been nominated for and won the Net Honours award for Most Popular Comedian. Beyond comedy, Taaooma is also an entrepreneur. She is the founder and CEO of Chop Tao, a food company, and serves as a director for The Greenade Company, a cinematography firm. Her current status sees her as one of Nigeria's most influential and followed online personalities, maintaining a large social media presence across platforms like Instagram, TikTok, and X.