Top 10 Nigerian comedians dominating YouTube and skit comedy culture in 2025

 

Lagos traffic no be here, but laughter there never go tire you. If you dey scroll through YouTube, Instagram or TikTok for 2025, one thing clear: skit comedy dey dominate, and a few Nigerian comedians don blow well-well. In this post, we go shine light on the top 10 Nigerian comedians dominating YouTube and skit culture in 2025, see wetin dey make them stand out, and how skit comedy is growing into big business.

If you dey curious to know who dey crack ribs online, who get pepper & reach, or even if you dey try start your own comedy channel — this article is for you. We go talk style, reach, growth, monetization, and even what you fit learn from them. And of course, we go drop link to pillar posts so you fit explore more about Nigeria news and gossip, news that shape culture. (See Nigeria News and Gossip: The Untold Stories Shaping 2025)

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What Is Skit Comedy and Why It’s Booming in Nigeria

Skit comedy simply na short video or script-driven comic video, usually involving characters, exaggerated situations, satire, street life, family drama, relationship wahala, etc. The short tail parent keyword here is skit comedy, which shows up a lot in conversations online.

Why skit comedy dey kpai (work) in Nigeria now:

• Low barrier to entry — you fit start with your phone, simple editing tools, local script, relatable themes.

• Relatability — jokes about NEPA (power outages), boda-boda, Lagos traffic, APC/PDP politics, family gist; people see themselves in the stories.

• Virality — short, sharable, quick laughs. Catchphrases, signature looks, memes.

• Monetization + brand tie-ups — successful creators dey get sponsorships, adverts, product placements.

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The Criteria for Ranking These Comedians

To pick the top 10, I used:

1. Reach on YouTube and social media – subscribers, views, engagement.

2. Originality / distinctive style – catchphrases, characters, skit formats that are recognizably theirs.

3. Consistency – how often they drop content, how current it is.

4. Impact – recognition from media, brand deals, how people in Nigeria react & talk about them.

5. Growth – how much new faces & rising comedians are pushing the culture forward.

Check also what’s been trending & shared widely in Nigeria News and Gossip: The Untold Stories Shaping 2025 for context on culture shifts and what people dey talk.

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Top 10 Nigerian Comedians Dominating YouTube & Skit Culture in 2025

Here are the comedians who are making waves and why they deserve the spotlight.

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1. Mark Angel (MarkAngelComedy)

• Who is he: Veteran comedy skit creator, known especially for his Mark Angel Comedy shorts, often starring child actors like Emmanuella and “Aunty Success”.

• What he brings: Family-friendly comedy, slapstick, everyday situations, often moral lessons. His content works across generations.

• Reach & stats: His YouTube channel has near 9.5 million subscribers (as of mid-2025) with billions of total views. 

• Why he still dominates: Because people love consistency, wholesome entertainment, plus his skits easily accessible. Also, his production values have scaled while retaining relatability.

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2. Broda Shaggi (Samuel Perry)

• Style: Loud, streetwise, energetic. Mix of musical comedy, role plays, exaggerated characters, often with everyday Lagos settings (agbero, market, bus stop etc.). 

• Catchphrases: He has signature terms, mimicry, and use of pidgin that catch ears.

• What he’s done in 2025: Collaborations, higher production, brand endorsements, more polished skits. Also going beyond just posting skits — appearing in bigger multimedia content. 

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3. Sabinus (Mr. Funny) – Emmanuel Chukwuemeka Ejekwu

• Style: Known for his “Investor” persona, facial expressions, comic timing. A lot of physical humor combined with emotional undertones. 

• Why people love him: He plays on everyday Nigerian hustle, love, finance wahala etc., making his skits deeply relatable.

• Growth: Sabinus has moved from just purely skits to brand deals, collaborations, and also leveraging his catch-phrases for memes and merch.

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4. Taaooma (Maryam Apaokagi)

• Style: Very creative; she often plays multiple roles in one skit (mother, father, siblings) with sharp editing. She captures family drama, strict parent scenarios, funny generational gaps.

• Why she stands out: Female skit creators sometimes struggle more, but she combines production, comedy, relatability, fashion. Her skits often highlight the experience of women, parents, children with humour.

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5. Lasisi Elenu (Nosa Afolabi)

• Style: Rants, social commentary, the Snapchat/voice filter style, exaggeration, satirizing situations: relationships, politics, generational conflicts. 

• What makes him strong: His editing + content packaging; often short, viral, repeatable catchphrases.

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6. Sydney Talker

• Style: Physical comedy, reactions, meme-friendly content. He often uses embarrassment, awkward situations, overreactions for comedic effect. 

• Likelihood of growth: Very high. Collaborations with other creators, responsive to trends.

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7. Mr Macaroni (Debo Adebayo)

• Known not just for skits but for combining social commentary, activism, satire. He uses his platform for issues as well as humour. 

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8. Brain Jotter

• Part of rising gen Z skit makers. Known for catchphrases like “Abeg get out!”, physical expressions, quick skits. Youthful vibe, often collabs. 

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9. Zicsaloma (Isaac Aloma)

• Style: Female characters, parodies, mimicry, village aunties, religious satire. Distinctive voice, expressions, comedic transitions. 

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10. Layi Wasabi

• Who is she: Actor/comedian, content creator, blending acting roles and comedy. Her skits often include dramatic elements, sometimes soft commentary, sometimes satire. 

• What sets her apart: Versatility. She acts in films + scripts and uses that experience to deliver skits with emotional punch sometimes.

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Rising Skit Makers to Watch

Besides the top 10, there are younger or more niche creators making big moves:

• SamSpedy: Known for combining medical studies background + comedy; he has about 4 million subscribers on YouTube. 

• Peller: A streamer/skit maker, getting noticed recently; has won awards. 

• More niche female skit makers who use fashion, pidgin, Yoruba/Igbo mix etc.

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What Makes These Creators Stand Out (What You Can Learn)

If you dey hustle to grow in skit comedy or YouTube comedy, these are lessons from the top:

• Relatability: Skits about what people go through: “power off”, traffic, rent wahala, family issues. That touches.

• Catchphrases and signature style: Something that people remember, tag, share. Eg: “You dey whine me ni?”, “Oya hit me now”, etc.

• Consistency & frequency: Regular uploads, staying active on TikTok/Instagram/YouTube. Don’t vanish.

• Quality improves with time: Better audio, editing, acting. Even if your phone dey, editing, lighting matter.

• Engagement & feedback: Comments from followers, memes, replies. Some creators adjust content based on what the people like.

• Branding & collaborations: Linking up with other creators, brands, being part of trending memes, using music, trending audio etc.

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Real Talk: Challenges These Comedians Face

It’s no all laughter. Some wahala dey behind the scenes:

• Monetization issues: Ads, YouTube revenue, brand deals sometimes delayed or low, especially for smaller creators.

• Copyright / licensing: Using songs, trending audios can lead to take downs or demonetization.

• Content burnout: Coming up with fresh ideas consistently is tough. Repetition can kill interest.

• Platform algorithm changes: TikTok, Instagram, YouTube sometimes change rules, reducing reach unexpectedly.

• Competition: More people creating skits; noise increases; must find your niche.

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How Skit Comedy Is Changing Pop Culture & Media Landscape

• Skit comedy isn’t just for laughs — it shapes what people talk about socially, politically. Creators are influencers.

• Catchphrases born in skits enter daily conversation. Memes, viral challenges often start from skits.

• Brands now collab more with skit makers: product placements, adverts, influencer deals.

• There's crossover: some skit creators becoming actors, movie roles, TV interludes, web-series.

• Platforms value short, engaging video content; attention span short, so 1-3 minute skits do well.

After you read this, you might want to check deeper cultural stories (e.g. how skit comedy influences public opinion, or controversies around content). For that, you can link to Nigeria News and Gossip: The Untold Stories Shaping 2025 very helpful for cultural context.

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Conclusion

For 2025, skit comedy is not just fun; it’s a serious culture, business, and social commentary tool. Comedians like Mark Angel, Broda Shaggi, Sabinus, Taaooma, Lasisi Elenu, Mr Macaroni, Brain Jotter, Zicsaloma, Sydney Talker, Layi Wasabi are not only cracking ribs — they are setting trends, getting paid, influencing culture.

Whether you want to laugh, grow your own comedy brand, or simply understand what keeps Nigerians laughing online, these are the ones to watch.

Which comedian dey make you laugh the most right now? Or who you think should be on this list that I no mention? Drop your thoughts in the comments — gimme your favourites, your predictions for who go blow next, and let’s have gist together. If you like this post, share with your friends, WhatsApp groups, Instagram so more people fit see who’s dominating skit comedy in 2025.