Oga Sabinus, Funnybros, 8 other famous skit makers in Nigeria, 2024

In this post, News360 Nigeria enumerates top 10 skit makers in Nigeria, their achievements and contributions to the entertainment Industry.

Skit creation has emerged as the entertainment industry segment with the fastest rate of growth in recent times.

Through views, comments, posts, and endorsements, it gives millions to people every single day.

Nigeria is a fortunate country because it is full of humorous and gifted people who have taken advantage of this chance to become wealthy.

The top 10 famous Nigerian skit creators are listed below, based on their rankings as of 2024.

1. Oga Sabinus

Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu was born in Port Harcourt on January 30, 1995. He is also known by the stage names, Mr. Funny, Mumu man, Investor and Oga Sabinus.

He makes his living as an actor, comedian, and creator of skits. His estimated net worth is $100,000, and he has 671 YouTube subscribers and more than 3.5 million Instagram followers.

He graduated from the University of Port Harcourt in 2015 with a degree in Linguistics and Communication Studies.

For best online social content creator in 2022, Sabinus took home the Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice award.

2. Mark Angel

Mark Angel, the well-known comedian, has made a name for himself in the Nigerian comedy scene.

He is the wealthiest comedian on Instagram in Nigeria presently , boasting millions of social media followers and over 8 million YouTube subscribers.

Skits, endorsement deals, and other endeavors have contributed to Mark Angel’s impressive net worth.

3. Broda Shaggi

Samuel Animashaun Perry, better known by his stage name Broda Shaggi, is a multi-talented Nigerian entertainer from Ikene in Ogun State.

He received a bachelor’s degree in creative art from the University of Lagos State and was born on July 6th, 1993.

While he was a student, he created several personas and performed in comedic shows before deciding on the stage name Broda Shaggi.

In addition to having over 11.4 million and 1.6 million YouTube subscribers, he is valued at over $50,000, not counting endorsement revenue.

At the 2022 Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards, Broda Shaggi won the best actor in a comedy category.

4. Sirbalo

Born and raised in Warri, Delta State, Timothy Obotuke, popularly known as SirBalo, was raised there.

Before relocating to Lagos to attend Lagos State University (LASU), he completed his elementary and secondary education in Warri.

In 2018, he started posting quick comedic skits to his Instagram page, and thanks to his originality, he gained a sizable following.

He currently has more than 8.2 million followers on all social media sites, and his net worth is more than $600,000.

5. Mr. Macaroni

Mr. Macaroni, also known as Debo Adebayo, is a well-known comedian, actor, and social media influencer.

He is one of the richest comedians in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $450,000.

He was born on May 3, 1993, in Lagos State. He is a graduate of the Redeemers University.

Throughout his career, Mr. Macaroni has starred in numerous Nollywood productions and secured numerous endorsement deals.

He is most known for his support of social justice and for writing skits that highlight human rights issues and offer commentary on ordinary social interactions.

Thanks to his career, he is able to afford a few luxury vehicles, such as a Lexus GX460 SUV and a Toyota Highlander.

6. Sydney Talker

Sydney Egere, better known on stage as Sydney Talker, was born on January 26, 1994.

With his hilarious Instagram skits, he has become a top comedian in Nigeria’s entertainment industry.

Due to his remarkable professional achievements, his net worth is currently estimated to be $300,000.

Sydney Talker, the CEO and founder of Neville Records, began performing comedic skits on the internet in 2016.

Since then, he has steadily established himself in the entertainment industry and has been nominated for SME100 Africa’s esteemed 25 Under 25 Award.

7. Taaoma

Taaoma, also known as Apaokagi-Greene Maryam, is one of Nigeria’s wealthiest comedians.

She was born on February 28, 1999, and until moving to Nigeria, she resided in Namibia.

After graduating from Kwara State University in 2019 with a degree in tourism and travel service management, Taaooma started her comedic career.

She directs for The Greenade Company, a cinematography company, and serves as the CEO and founder of Chop Tao, a food company.

She rose to prominence in her skits, where she is renowned for portraying several roles.

The estimated net worth of Taaooma is $200,000. She has over 836k YouTube subscribers in addition to her substantial 4.7 million Instagram followers.

8. Brain Jotter

Chukwuebuka Emmanuel Amuzie was born on February 5, 1995, in Owerri, Imo state.

He attended Ghana National University and the University of Lagos to study business administration after completing his secondary education in Imo State.

Since 2020, Brain Jotter has gained popularity as a Nigerian comedian and creator of skits.

He has amassed a substantial wealth of at least $100,000, as well as more than 2.1 million Instagram followers and 740k YouTube subscribers.

9. Lasisi Elenu

With a net worth of roughly $100,000, Nosa Afolabi, better known by her stage name Lasisi Elenu, is a well-known comedian, actor, and presenter from Nigeria.

He graduated from the University of Ilorin with a degree in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering and was born in Kano State on April 20, 1989.

With roughly 3.4 million Instagram followers and 75,000 TikTok followers, he is a well-known social media influencer.

His comedic performance includes themes such as relationships, law, cybercrime, economics, insecurity, and philosophy.

He has received numerous honors and nominations for his skits, including one nomination for the 2018 Future Awards Africa Prize for Comedy and one of the Trendupp Awards’ second edition winners.

10. Funnybros

Comedian, musician, and content creator Onwuka Ugochukwu Richard, better known by his stage name Funnybros, hails from Abia State, Nigeria.

He was born on January 26, 2000, and attends Michael Okpara University of Agriculture to study computer engineering.

He started creating skits in 2019 and over time rose to fame in the entertainment industry and on social media.

He has gained a lot of wealth and endorsements thanks to his skits and content.

It is estimated that his net worth is $30,000.

Funnybros received a nomination for the Legit.ng Awards 2022 in the Best Male Skit Maker category.