Taaooma Basic Information
| Stage Name: | Taaooma |
| Real Name: | Apaokagi Adedoyin Maryam |
| Occupation: | Skitmaker, Content Creator, Singer and Entrepreneur |
| Date Of Birth/Age: | 28 February 1999(25 Years Old) |
| Place of Birth: | Ilorin, Kwara state |
| Gender: | Female |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Marital Status: | Single |
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| Height: | 5Ft 4In |
| Net Worth: | $80,000 |
Taaooma Biography
Maryam Apaokagi was born on February 28, 1999, and spent most of her early years in Namibia. Taaooma attended Amazing Kids Private School & Academy for her elementary education before moving on to Concordia College in Windhoek, Namibia, where she completed some of her studies and developed a deep interest in comedy and performing arts. She eventually began creating and sharing sketches on social media because she loved the humour, which helped her get a large following and launch her career as the well-known Nigerian comic Taaooma. Following her graduation from Amazing Kids Private School & Academy, Maryam Apaokagi, also called Taaooma, pursued her higher studies at Concordia College in Windhoek, Namibia. Through her time in Namibia, she developed a strong foundation of knowledge and skills that would later shape her successful career.
After moving to Nigeria, Taaooma attended Kwara State University and earned a tourism and travel service management degree. She convinced her fiancé to teach her the fundamentals of video editing, and in 2015, she began her career in internet comedy. She became well-known with a performance in 2019 about African parents driving their kids to school. She starred as the face of the July issue of Media Room Hub in 2019. She completed her NYSC in 2020.
Her distinct brand of humour, which frequently draws attention to realistic facets of Nigerian society and family relationships, helped her quickly amass a social media following. Taaooma’s fame was rising as she kept putting out entertaining routines that struck a chord with viewers in Nigeria and beyond. Her success led to collaborations with famous comedians and opportunities to perform at various events and shows.
Family
Parents
Her parents are Mr Adedo and Mrs Aisha Apaokagi, but there is no detailed information on social media. Despite her online presence, Aisha has chosen to allow them to maintain a sense of anonymity away from the public eye. She sometimes shares images of her family, though.
Siblings
According to the records, Taaooma has four siblings and is the last of her parents’ children.
Children
She isn’t a mother yet.
Husband
Abdulaziz Oladimeji, also known as Abula, and Apaokagi engaged in Namibia in February 2020. The couple got married on January 24, 2021. The couple married soon after Abula proposed to her on the top of an opulent hotel in the stunning city of Namibia. She revealed that they had dated for five years, starting in 2015 when she was sixteen, before deciding to tie the knot.
Lifestyle
In 2015, Taaooma started creating comedic skits with the encouragement of Abula, her music producer fiancée. She disclosed that he had taught her how to operate the camera and edit her films. Taaooma released her debut video in 2015, but it wasn’t until 2019 that she gained popularity because of a skit she created about African parents driving their kids to school and other African family dramas. Her skit quickly went viral, resonating with many viewers who could relate to the humorous portrayal of African family dynamics. The success of this video catapulted Taaooma into the spotlight, earning her a large following on social media platforms and opening doors for collaborations with other famous comedians.
Taaooma’s success as a content creator extends beyond her online presence. She has collaborated with several brands and been featured in numerous media outlets, solidifying her status as a prominent influencer. With her entrepreneurial spirit, Taaooma has successfully expanded her brand to include a thriving food business catering to the culinary needs of various events and gatherings. She has over 350k YouTube subscribers, one million Facebook and Instagram followers, and an active Twitter and TikTok following. She was also recently in the news following her meeting with Mufti Menk.
In addition to creating content, Taaooma is a businesswoman and the creative force behind Chop Tao, which specializes in preparing and distributing little chops and snacks for events that may be ordered in advance. She plans to produce her movies under The Greenade Company, a video-making outfit she manages with her husband, Abula.
Net Worth
Tao is estimated to be worth around $80,000
Cars
There isn’t any detailed information about her possessions, but it is known that she owns a car.
House
She is currently based in Lagos State, Nigeria.
Comedy
In her skits, Taaooma portrays three or more characters; occasionally, she plays them all at once. The thunderous slap of Iya Taaoo herself and the conversations are the thrilling parts of her skits that you don’t want to miss. Her comedic performances focus on exposing African families—mothers in particular—and their distinctive approaches to childrearing.
Tao’s comedic talents have earned the spotlight at the JTI TOYP Awards for Cultural Achievements, the Nigeria 25-Under 25 Awards as a Social Entrepreneur, and the Gage Award for Best Online Comedian of the Year in 2019. Taaooma received nominations for Content Creation (Vloggers and YouTubers) in the Future Awards Africa 2021 and Skit Maker of the Year in the MAYA Awards Africa. She is also a nominee for the Prize for Content Creation in the 2023 edition.
