TAAOOMA: Nigerian Filmmaker, Content creator, Comedian and Social Media influencer
Taaooma
Taaooma is a Nigerian comedian, content creator, filmmaker, and social media influencer. She is widely known for creating comedy skits where she plays multiple characters, especially the role of a strict African mother.
Early Life and Background
Taaooma whose real name is Maryam Apaokagi-Greene was born on February 28, 1999, in Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. She grew up partly in Ilorin and Lagos.
Her upbringing exposed her to many real life family situations which later inspired the humorous stories she creates in her comedy skits.
Education
Taaooma attended primary and secondary school in Nigeria. She later gained admission into Kwara State University, where she studied Tourism and Travel Services Management.
Although her course was not directly related to entertainment, she later developed strong interest in content creation.
Beginning of Comedy Career
Taaooma started creating comedy videos around 2015. Her inspiration came after learning video editing from her boyfriend, who encouraged her to start producing her own content.
She began posting short comedy skits on Instagram and other social media platforms.
Rise to Fame
Taaooma became widely popular because of her unique style of comedy. In most of her videos, she plays multiple characters including:
• A strict African mother
• A stubborn child
• Friends and neighbors
Her ability to act different characters in the same video made her content very entertaining and relatable.
Social Media Success
Taaooma built a massive following across social media platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. Her comedy videos regularly receive millions of views.
Her relatable stories about African family life helped her become one of the most popular female skit makers in Nigeria.
Filmmaking and Production
Taaooma is also involved in filmmaking and content production. She founded a production company called Greenade Company, which focuses on creating digital entertainment content.
Personal Life
Taaooma got engaged to filmmaker Abula (Abdulazeez Greene) and later married him.
They often collaborate on creative projects.
Influence in Nigerian Comedy
Taaooma is one of the most successful female comedy creators in Nigeria. Her success helped inspire many young women to enter the digital entertainment industry.
Legacy
Taaooma’s journey from a student experimenting with comedy videos to becoming a major social media star shows the power of creativity and consistency.
She continues to influence the Nigerian comedy scene while building a strong career in digital entertainment and filmmaking.