Taaooma Biography: Early Life, Career, Awards, Husband & Children
Maryam Apaokagi, as Taaooma, is a Nigerian comedian, content producer, cinematographer, and social media influencer. She is the CEO and founder of Chop Tao, a cuisine company, and also directs for The Greenade Company, a cinematography agency. She is recognised for performing several characters in her skits.
Taaooma Biography
Photo Credit: @taaooma, Instagram
Maryiam Apaokaigi spent the majority of her early years in Namibia. She studied Tourism and Travel Service Management at Kwara State University. After getting her fiancé to teach her the fundamentals of video editing, she launched her online comedy career in 2015.
Career
She rose to prominence in 2019 with a sketch about African parents transporting their children to school. In 2019, she was on the cover of Media Room Hub’s July issue. Her comic sketches revolve around exposing African mothers and their unique method of disciplining African children with a slap.
Awards and nominations
Year
Award
Category
Result
2019
The Gage Awards
Best Online Comedian Of The Year
Won
2020
Nigeria’s 25 under 25 awards
Social Entrepreneur
Won
The Future Awards Africa
Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers)
Nominated
Maya Awards
Skit Maker Of The Year
Nominated
City People Music Awards
Comedy Act of the Year
Nominated
The Guardian
100 Most Inspiring Women in Nigeria
Shortlisted
2021
Net Honours
Most Popular Comedian
Nominated
JCI TOYP Award
Cultural Achievement
Won
2022
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards
Best Online Social Content Creator
Nominated
The Future Awards Africa
Content Creation (YouTubers, Vloggers)
Nominated
Net Honours
Most Popular Comedian
Nominated
2023
The Future Awards Africa
Prize for Content Creation
Pending
Taaooma husband
Apaokagi married her fiancé, Abdulaziz Oladimeji (called Abula), on January 24, 2021, after they got engaged in Namibia in February 2020. Taaooma uploaded a video with the baby on December 5, 2024, indicating that the pair had a baby girl.
Taaooma net worth
Taaooma’s career has been financially successful, with her net worth expected to reach between $250,000 and $300,000 by the end of 2025. This wealth has come from a variety of sources, including her comedic routines, brand endorsements, business initiatives, and social media content. As one of Nigeria’s top influencers, she has collaborated with a number of firms in the entertainment, beauty, fashion, and technology industries.
Social Media
Instagram: @taaooma
