The social media space in Nigeria has continued to witness a surge in creativity with skit makers capturing our everyday life experiences in hilarious ways, from life’s struggles to nostalgic recreations of the past. Glamsquad takes a look at the fresh top 10 skit makers who are redefining entertainment with their unique styles
Layi Wasabi
Isaac Olayiwola, better known as Layi Wasabi is a known figure who has won the heart of his fans with his shades of characters.
Layi plays the role of a poorly paid Nigerian Lawyer who goes around to get clients so that he can get paid. He also plays the role of Mr Richard who goes around the neighborhood promoting a get rich quick scheme.
Layi Wasabi who also doubles as an actor has appeared in movies like Anikulapo, Adire, Japa, Everybody Loves Jenifa amongst others.
Kamo State
Akinyoola Ayoola better known as Kamo State or Officer Kamo is a skit maker who has successfully made a name for himself in the entertainment industry. His new found creativity lies in mimicking police officers at check points with the use of different celebrities. We all know the kind of drama the officers of the Nigerian Police Force act at check points.
Kamo State has through this medium earned a role in the latest movie by Funke Akindele titled “Everybody Loves Jenifa”. He has also help in the promotion of movies such as “The Uprising: Wives on Strike” by Omoni Oboli.
Gilmore
Mohammed Gilmore Adekunle fondly known as Gilmore is one skit maker that can’t go unnoticed in a social media feed because his skits are relatable by Nigerians. He has a creative way of capturing our everyday lives with humour.
Gilmore’s skits include characters of Nigerian parents, school life in Nigeria, old fashion trends, nostalgia experiences. His audience feel seen and understood.
Mama Deola
Abiri Tobi Festus better known as Folagade Banks and Mama Deola is one that can’t miss this list. Mama Deola is the definition of a true African Mother – her dressing, speech and mannerism is a constant reminder of nostalgic parenting style the 1990s to the early 2000s.
In Nigeria, asides the Gen Zs who can get this feeling through their grandparents, Those born in the 1960, 1970, 1980, 1990s and early 2000s can testify to having strict yet loving, dynamic and dramatic mothers.
Brain Jotter
Brain Jotter is known for appearing in a Green T-shirt and flabby trousers. He successfully passes his message across to his audience through his dumb look, savage replies or dance steps.
He received accolades like never before after his Gwo Gwo dance challenge went viral, an act that revived one of the songs by veteran singer, Mike Ejeagha.
Funnybros
Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard better known as Funnybros is a fast-rising skit maker that captures the attention of social media users with his dressing, facial expression, gesture and speech.
Funnybros has a style of carrying a Ghana must go bag and appears more like a villager in his skits.
OGB Recent
Michael Charles better known as OGB Recent or The Cultist. At the beginning of his skit making, he made videos about cultists. As time went by, he began shifting his skit to other areas such as scenarios with dating.
Jadrolita (A I Jarvis)
Amaduo Elizabeth Aminata better known as Jadrolita or AI Jarvis is a Tik Tok influencer and the first Nigerian human Robot.
Jarvis became known for her perfect way of mimicking a robot after being inspired by a Canadian AI content creator Pinky Doll.
Officer Woos
Jubril Oladapo Gbadamosi as Officer Woos plays the role of a police officer who stammers alongside Broda Shaggi.
Officer Woos stammering condition gets audience glued as he often fails to complete a sentence before being misinterpreted.
Pastor Remote
Tolulope Olayiwola better known as Remote is a skit maker who plays the role of a pastor who goes about suggesting peoples problems through fake prophecies and ending up being caught in trouble.