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Nigerians are visiting YouTube more these days. Away from the issue of piracy and illegal file sharing, Nigerians are beginning to celebrate their own stuff in a more profitable way to the content makers. Mostly videos and popular music acts, other types of contents are becoming popular with a large number of followers. Below is a list of Nigerian YouTube stars who have distinguished themselves to connect to the hearts of Nigerians.
1. Emmanuella Samuel (MarkAngelComedy) Comedy is making waves on YouTube, but there’s a young Nigerian comedienne who is taking the platform by storm. Six-year old Emmanuella is the star of MarkAngelComedy- one of Nigeria’s top-ranked YouTube users, with over 280 thousand subscribers and views regularly exceeding 3 million. Each MarkAngel video features Emmanuella doing or saying something utterly outrageous, just like every child her age. Her witty comebacks have put the MarkAngel team’s skits firmly on the map, but her surprising acting talent, which includes how she commands interesting facial expressions, is the in-thing.
2. Toke Makinwa (Toke Moments): Toke, an on-air personality and co-presenter of The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7fm, is one of a handful of TV/radio presenters who have successfully crossed over to YouTube stardom. Toke dishes on relationship issues, love drama and celebrity chit chat on her channel, TokeMoments. Her 'no-nonsense approach', razor edged tongue and willingness to go where angels fear to tread have made her a firm favourite with her over 32 thousand subscribers.
3. Osagie Alonge (Pulse TV) Osagie Alonge ( Facts only ) on Pulse TV is one of Nigeria’s top purveyors of gist online. Unlike Toke however, he only spills the beans on what’s going on behind the scenes in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. His hard- hitting, blunt and provocative take on the issues within the Nigerian entertainment industry have made him a 'force' to be reckoned with by Nigerian entertainment stars.
4. Akah Nnani (AkahBants) TV presenter Akah Nnani is another rising satirist in Nigeria’s galaxy of YouTube channels. Formerly a co-presenter of Entertainment Splash on TV Continental, Akah’s eponymous channel “Akah’s Bants” is famous for videos of his comments on social issues and uncanny impersonations. “I shall be Buff”- Nnani’s take on the mannerisms of a popular pastor garnered over 12,000 views.
5. Yemisi Odusanya Celebrity blogger, Sisi Yemmie with 23 thousand subscribers gives a front seat view of her life as a wife, mother and Lagos resident. Her honest, unvarnished videos and commentary on her experiences as a new mother have endeared her to thousands of Nigerians.
6. Adanna Ohakim Steinacker (AdannaDavid) The rise of reality TV has apparently spilled over to YouTube, even in Nigeria. Perhaps it stems from our desire to know what the lives of other people are like, or just a need to infuse a little more drama into boring daily routines. Whatever the case, channels such as AdannaDavid which follows the life of the bi-racial Dublin couple, have over 150 thousand subscribers, with the video on their wedding receiving over a million views.
7. Ikenna Azuike (What’s Up Africa) Nigerian-British lawyer, Ikenna Azuike’s satirical, pop-culture channel “What’s up Africa”, dazzles Nigeria with its quirky, hilarious videos offering a unique take on Africa and Africans. Tapping into our love for comedy and deep appreciation of irony, Ikenna explores everything from explosive elections, to the ban on bleaching creams with irreverence and a delightful disregard for convention. With more than 16 thousand subscribers and average video views of over 10,000, What’s up Africa’s remarkable success has taken it mainstream, earning the programme a weekly slot on BBC’s Focus on Africa.
8. Patricia Bright Beauty: Patricia is in the eye of whomever is looking, but with everyone becoming more image-conscious, demand has never been higher for beauty and style tricks. With over 876, 000 subscribers, Patricia offers a quick, free lesson through her beauty channel, Patricia Bright.
9. Chidinma Umeh (ThatIgboChic) Over 2 million people have sought beauty advice from Chidinma Umeh through her tutorials on £ThatIgboChick” . It’s a one stop shop for everything skincare, hair and makeup.
10. Kunle Idowu ( Frank Donga) Frank Donga, otherwise known by his real name, Kunle Idowu, rose to fame on GTBank’s Ndani TV, starring in the online comedy series The Interview. When NdaniTV brought out the series about the hilarious job seeking character, it was a runaway hit. Frank Donga became popular because of his 'clueless' way of answering questions. He was nominated in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
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Be good at whatever you do, and people will reckon with you.
1. Emmanuella Samuel (MarkAngelComedy) Comedy is making waves on YouTube, but there’s a young Nigerian comedienne who is taking the platform by storm. Six-year old Emmanuella is the star of MarkAngelComedy- one of Nigeria’s top-ranked YouTube users, with over 280 thousand subscribers and views regularly exceeding 3 million. Each MarkAngel video features Emmanuella doing or saying something utterly outrageous, just like every child her age. Her witty comebacks have put the MarkAngel team’s skits firmly on the map, but her surprising acting talent, which includes how she commands interesting facial expressions, is the in-thing.
2. Toke Makinwa (Toke Moments): Toke, an on-air personality and co-presenter of The Morning Drive on Rhythm 93.7fm, is one of a handful of TV/radio presenters who have successfully crossed over to YouTube stardom. Toke dishes on relationship issues, love drama and celebrity chit chat on her channel, TokeMoments. Her 'no-nonsense approach', razor edged tongue and willingness to go where angels fear to tread have made her a firm favourite with her over 32 thousand subscribers.
3. Osagie Alonge (Pulse TV) Osagie Alonge ( Facts only ) on Pulse TV is one of Nigeria’s top purveyors of gist online. Unlike Toke however, he only spills the beans on what’s going on behind the scenes in Nigeria’s entertainment industry. His hard- hitting, blunt and provocative take on the issues within the Nigerian entertainment industry have made him a 'force' to be reckoned with by Nigerian entertainment stars.
4. Akah Nnani (AkahBants) TV presenter Akah Nnani is another rising satirist in Nigeria’s galaxy of YouTube channels. Formerly a co-presenter of Entertainment Splash on TV Continental, Akah’s eponymous channel “Akah’s Bants” is famous for videos of his comments on social issues and uncanny impersonations. “I shall be Buff”- Nnani’s take on the mannerisms of a popular pastor garnered over 12,000 views.
5. Yemisi Odusanya Celebrity blogger, Sisi Yemmie with 23 thousand subscribers gives a front seat view of her life as a wife, mother and Lagos resident. Her honest, unvarnished videos and commentary on her experiences as a new mother have endeared her to thousands of Nigerians.
6. Adanna Ohakim Steinacker (AdannaDavid) The rise of reality TV has apparently spilled over to YouTube, even in Nigeria. Perhaps it stems from our desire to know what the lives of other people are like, or just a need to infuse a little more drama into boring daily routines. Whatever the case, channels such as AdannaDavid which follows the life of the bi-racial Dublin couple, have over 150 thousand subscribers, with the video on their wedding receiving over a million views.
7. Ikenna Azuike (What’s Up Africa) Nigerian-British lawyer, Ikenna Azuike’s satirical, pop-culture channel “What’s up Africa”, dazzles Nigeria with its quirky, hilarious videos offering a unique take on Africa and Africans. Tapping into our love for comedy and deep appreciation of irony, Ikenna explores everything from explosive elections, to the ban on bleaching creams with irreverence and a delightful disregard for convention. With more than 16 thousand subscribers and average video views of over 10,000, What’s up Africa’s remarkable success has taken it mainstream, earning the programme a weekly slot on BBC’s Focus on Africa.
8. Patricia Bright Beauty: Patricia is in the eye of whomever is looking, but with everyone becoming more image-conscious, demand has never been higher for beauty and style tricks. With over 876, 000 subscribers, Patricia offers a quick, free lesson through her beauty channel, Patricia Bright.
9. Chidinma Umeh (ThatIgboChic) Over 2 million people have sought beauty advice from Chidinma Umeh through her tutorials on £ThatIgboChick” . It’s a one stop shop for everything skincare, hair and makeup.
10. Kunle Idowu ( Frank Donga) Frank Donga, otherwise known by his real name, Kunle Idowu, rose to fame on GTBank’s Ndani TV, starring in the online comedy series The Interview. When NdaniTV brought out the series about the hilarious job seeking character, it was a runaway hit. Frank Donga became popular because of his 'clueless' way of answering questions. He was nominated in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards.
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Be good at whatever you do, and people will reckon with you.
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