In recent times, Instagram has been a platform for thriving talented comedians in Nigeria; it has bred creative talents who have kept us reeling with laughter to ease off stress in our respective homes and workplaces.
Below are the current trending Instagram comedians:
‘Freaky Freaky, you are doing well, ooin,’ is a popular phrase most used by Comedian, Debo Adebayo popularly known as Mr Macaroni. He is a wealthy but randy entrepreneur who has to chase away his daughter’s inappropriate suitors. His lustful pursuit of young women often doesn’t end well. Mr. Macaroni has 1.7 million followers on Instagram.
LASISI ELENU
No one does his style of comedy skit like him. Lasisi as fondly called plays the role of an angry man on Instagram. His hilarious rants and Snapchat filter features are unique to him on the social media network. Lasisi has 3.6 million Instagram followers.
CRAZE CLOWN
Also on the list of trending Instagram comedians is Emmanuel Ogbonna Iweke also known as Craze Clown. A graduate of Kharkiv National Medical University Ukraine, the young doctor has carved a niche for himself in the Nigerian comedy space. He hilariously depicts himself as an elderly man who corrects his son’s misbehaviour in a typical Nigerian father’s style. Craze Clown has 3.9 Instagram followers.
WOLI AGBA
The inclusion of the hilarious prophet on the list of trending comedians on Instagram should not come as a shock, as he has been consistent in making his followers laugh out their sorrows year in, year out. Woli Agba started his career with the famous Alfa Sule group who was popular in the southwest a few years ago. He later struck out on his own and has never looked back. Woli Agba’s comedy revolves around religion in Nigeria. He is obviously doing well for himself, as he has 3.6 million followers on Instagram.
MARAJI
Arguably the queen of Nigerian Instagram comedy, Gloria Oloruntobi Popularly known as Maraji, plays different characters at once in her skits. Her comedic inspiration comes from everyday life in Nigeria. The young sensation has 1.2 million followers on Instagram.
SYDNEY TALKER
Born Sydney Egere, the young Edo comedian is an undergraduate of Computer Science, University of Benin. Sydney’s comedy skit is one of the most hilarious you will see on Instagram today, as his facial expressions alone can make you laugh your lungs out. Sydney currently has 2.4 million followers on Instagram.
JOSH2FUNNY
Popularly known as Mama Felicia in his skits, Josh2funny plays the role of a middle-aged Nigerian woman who hilariously fails her music auditions. Josh currently has 1.9 million followers on Instagram.
TAAOOMA
Taaooma is the latest female sensation in Nigerian Instagram comedy. Born Maryam Apaokagi, the young comedian plays the role of a typical no-nonsense African mother who disciplines her children. Taaoma has 1.9 million followers on Instagram.
WOFAI FADA
Wofai Fada is not new on the Nigerian comedy scene. An actress, TV presenter, and model, Wofai whose real name is Wofai Ewa has made a name for herself. Often playing fine girl roles, Wofai’s skits are very hilarious. She currently has 1 million followers on Instagram.
BRODA SHAGGI
Samuel Animashaun Perry known by his stage name Broda Shaagi, is a graduate of Creative Arts, University of Lagos. Before he became popular as Nigeria’s number one fine boy Agbero, he was Inspector Perry, Akani Ibadan, and Lecturer Dele. He impersonates the character of a typical Nigerian street thug popularly known as Agbero. Broda Shaggi has 7 million followers on Instagram.
Written by Olusola Oluwatobi