Let’s face it, times may be tough. But even when the world seems a little gloomy, Nigerian skit makers always have a way of bringing smiles to our faces. The skit-making scene has exploded in recent years, becoming a breeding ground for creativity and even competition.
To celebrate these masterminds, we’ve analyzed data from Q1 2024, looking at views, comments, and likes. This report delves deeper, separating the best male and female performers on Instagram.
Ready for a few surprises? We have established stars holding their ground, unexpected comebacks, and some fresh faces shaking things up. So, buckle up and get ready to discover the top Nigerian skit makers who dominated Q1 2024!
Here’s what to expect:
- Top 5 Female Skit Makers on Instagram
- Top 5 Male Skit Makers on Instagram
- Top 20 Skit Makers on YouTube
Before you go into the different categories, can you remember who emerged in 3rd Place in the Analysis we did in Q1 2023? Exactly, I know you can’t.
So, refresh your memory on our Q1 2023 Skit Makers Analysis here.
Continuing the tradition, this article presents a comprehensive analysis of the top Nigerian skit makers in Q1,2024, examining their journeys on Instagram and YouTube.
Here’s how the analysis is structured:
- Metrics: Views, likes, followers, and skits posted are used to analyze skit maker trends and celebrate the achievements of the Top Skit Makers in the Nigerian Industry.
- Insights: The analysis goes beyond highlighting individual successes. It aims to contribute to the industry’s growth by providing valuable insights and fostering a deeper appreciation for the craft.
Now, let’s get to the fun part – the rankings!
TOP 5 FEMALE INSTAGRAM SKIT-MAKERS
5. Neekahs Luxury Beads
Neekahs Luxury Beads, a rising star in Nigeria’s skit-making community, has been captivating audiences with her unique and entertaining content. She began by selling her bead bags on Instagram and now Neekahs Luxury Beads has quickly risen through the ranks, becoming one of the top skit makers in Nigeria.
In Q1 2024, Neekahs Luxury Beads had a total of 37 million views on her skit videos throughout the quarter. March stood out as her highest-viewed month, reaching an impressive 23 million views. Her skits received a total of 2 million likes, with March being the peak month with 1.14 million likes. The engagement was remarkable, with 115,000 comments in total. Their highest comment count was recorded in March with 64,000 comments.
4. Phoebe
Phoebe’s journey to comedy started way back in her school days. She discovered her love for creating videos, and with the power of social media on her side, her content quickly spread, getting the attention of a much bigger audience.
The real turning point came when her videos caught the eye of social media sensation, Tunde Ednut. This shoutout launched Phoebe into the spotlight. Now a recognized name, Phoebe’s engaging skits on TikTok and Instagram have earned her a devoted following who love her creativity and ability to switch things up.
Taking a look at the data, it’s pretty clear that Phoebe hit a high note in Q1 of 2024. Her skits clocked in massive 42 million views. January seemed to be her big moment, with her videos pulling in 19 million views. While her engagement may not have reached the sky-high levels of some others, it’s still pretty impressive, with over 3 million likes and 52,000 comments across her videos.
What’s next for Phoebe?
3. Taaooma
From architect to architect of laughter, Taaooma’s journey to stardom is anything but extraordinary. The mid-2010s saw Taaooma leap into the world of online comedy. Starting on Instagram, she began posting short, hilarious videos that showcased her impressive acting. These relatable skits, quickly resonated with the audience, laying the foundation for her future success.
Fast forward to today, and Taaooma’s dedication is on full display in her consistently high-quality videos. She’s a one-woman show, often playing a multitude of characters herself!
Looking at the numbers, it’s clear that Taaooma was on fire in Q1 of 2024. What’s intriguing is her consistent content output throughout the quarter, maintaining a steady engagement rate in both January and March. However, February marked a turning point, with 16.2 million views. The level of audience engagement was equally impressive, with over 4 million likes and 409,000 comments across all her videos. February, in particular, stood out with a record-breaking 324,000 comments. Compared to Q1 of 2023, Taaooma’s growth is undeniable.
2. Jadrolita
Jadrolita first captured hearts with her ability to perfectly mimic the way AI robots speak. It’s like having a real-life robot talking to you, but way funnier! Now, she’s become one of Nigeria’s top skit makers, adding a whole new dimension to their hilarious content.
She teams up with other Nigerian content creators, like Lord Lamba, to create skits that have everyone talking. Her ability to work with others and make content that resonates with her audience has made her a “hot cake” in the skit-making world. She’s a creative who has made a huge wave in the entertainment industry.
Her skits had 48 million views, interestingly, January seems to have been her breakout month, getting the highest views (22 million) for the quarter. Engagement was also strong with over 3 million likes and 64,000 comments across her videos. February saw a surge in both likes (1.3 million) and comments (35,000).
One thing is for sure: Jadrolita’s got the talent and the personality to keep us entertained for a long time to come.
1. Kie Kie
Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori, or Kie Kie as everyone knows her, was born to make people laugh. Sure, she has a degree in Business Administration, but trust us, her real talent lies in cracking you up. What makes Kiekie so funny? It’s her amazing ability to switch accents like magic! One minute she’s a posh Lagos lady, the next she’s a hilarious village grandma. You never know who you’ll meet next in a Kiekie skit!
Her skits had people rolling on the floor with 50 million views! February was her funniest month with 22 million views and almost 2 million likes. Seems like everyone was commenting too, with over 170,000 comments across all her videos that quarter. It looks like something she did in February hit the spot with viewers, maybe a particular type of skit or character?
Compared to last year, her views have more than doubled, and people are loving her videos way more, with tons more likes and comments.
So, what’s next for Kiekie? Will she keep pushing the boundaries of skits or maybe try something new?
TOP 5 MALE INSTAGRAM SKIT-MAKERS
5. The Cute Abiola
Cute Abiola, known for his hilarious portrayal of Lawyer Kunle, continues to amaze people across Nigeria. Cute Abiola’s journey into skit-making began in his secondary school days with short social media videos that gathered him a massive following. Lawyer Kunle, as he’s fondly addressed, is a household name in the Nigerian skit-making scene.
For his Q1 performance, he had 31 million views in Q1 2024, with March being his most successful month, racking up 16 million views alone. This surge was also in his audience engagement, with 3 million total likes and a peak of 1.7 million likes in March. The comment section was equally buzzing, with a total of 107,000 comments and 59,000 comments in March. Interestingly, his skit distribution saw a steady increase throughout the quarter.
With his loyal community and dedication to his craft, Cute Abiola is definitely in for even greater achievements in the future.
4. Josh2Funny
Josh2Funny makes his first entry to analysis and takes the fourth position on our list. He is one of Nigeria’s most beloved comedians, and his talent for creating relatable content has earned him a special place in the hearts of his fans.
In Q1 2024, Josh2Funny continued to dazzle his audience, with 56 million views on his skit videos throughout the quarter. January, in particular, was a remarkable month for him, with 32 million views, marking his highest-viewed month of the quarter. His skits had a total of 4 million likes, with January leading with 2 million likes. The engagement was also notable, with 113,000 comments in total. His highest comment count was recorded in January with 50,000 comments.
Behind every view, like, and comment is a story. Josh2Funny’s content not only entertains but also creates moments of connection and laughter for his audience.
Throughout the quarter, Josh2Funny maintained a consistent distribution of his skits. In January, 40.9% of his skits were posted, followed by February with 31.82%, and March with 27.27%. His ability to resonate with his audience and maintain a strong presence across all social media platforms has solidified his place as one of the top skit makers in Nigeria.
3. Iamdikeh
Just like Josh2Funny, Iamdikeh also makes its debut to our analysis, securing the third position on our list. Iamdikeh’s journey in Q1 2024 was nothing short of spectacular. He had 56 million views on his skit videos throughout the quarter. January stood out as a remarkable month, with 32 million views, marking his highest-viewed month of the quarter.
He has become a significant figure in the Nigerian comedy scene, providing endless laughter to millions of people. In January, 40.9% of his skits were posted, followed by February with 31.82%, and March with 27.27%.
2. Sabinus
Sabinus, whose real name is Chukwuemeka Emmanuel Ejekwu, is one force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. Born and raised in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, the 29-year-old comedian and actor started his career officially in 2015 as a stand-up comedian in Port Harcourt. In 2016, he started skit-making and broke into the spotlight in 2019, after he decided to move to Lagos.
In Q1 2024, Mr Funny continued to assert his dominance, accumulating a total of 56 million views on his skit videos throughout the quarter. February stood out as his highest-viewed month with 20.7 million views. His skits received a total of 5 million likes, with February being the peak month with 1.87 million likes. The engagement was also remarkable, with 209,000 comments in total. His highest comment count was recorded in March with 90,000 comments.
1. Layiwasabi
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Topping our list is Layiwasabi!
A very talented young man who is one of the tallest, if not the tallest, skit makers in Nigeria. Layiwasabi has steadily won the hearts of many with his highly relatable skits. From his “Law character” to “Mr. Richard the motivational speaker”, you are definitely in for a laugh. Layiwasabi is a law degree holder from Bowen University.
In Q1 2024, Layiwasabi continued to shine, with 62 million views on his skit videos throughout the quarter. February stood out as his highest-viewed month with 28 million views. His skits had a total of 6 million likes, with February being the peak month with 2.5 million likes. The engagement was also remarkable, with 269,000 comments in total. His highest comment count was recorded in February with 108,000 comments.
He was 2nd on our last report, and now he is coming in first place!
Top 20 Skit Makers on YouTube
YouTube has emerged as a thriving platform for content creators across various genres. Comedy skits, in particular, have gained popularity with countless viewers. Here, we analyze the performance of the top 20 YouTube skit makers in Q1, 2024.
With 48 million views, Sam Spedy emerges as the King of YouTube skit makers. The following skit makers also gained impressive numbers and made it to the list in 2024: Mama Chinedu, with 38 million views, follows closely. Mark Angel, with 34 million views, maintains his popularity as part of the top 3.
But the laughter doesn’t stop there; Nons Miraj, Josh2Funny, Brain Jotter, Real Warri Pikin, Investor Sabinus, Kie Kie, Zicsaloma, Sydney Talker, and Brodashaggi and so much more have all earned their spots on the list, each bringing their unique brand of humour to the stage.
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These skit makers offer a variety of comedy content that has brought laughter to millions of viewers. We are looking forward to what the next quarter holds!
Who is making it to the top spots at the end of Q2, 2024?