Taaooma also explained how she remained consistent as the most-watched and high-earning female skit maker in an industry dominated by men
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigerian comedian, content creator, and cinematographer, Maryam Apaokagi, better known as Taaooma, has said being engaged does not make a union more special or add anything to the relationship outside the “ring”.
The social media influencer, who is also Nigeria’s most popular and highest-earning female skit maker, made this known during a recent interview with Legit.ng, where she shared a little bit about her private life.
Maryam, during the chat, explained how she’s been able to survive the comic industry dominated by her male counterparts, saying the natural mental toughness exhibited by Nigerians kept her on her toes.
She said, “To be very honest, 2022, has been a very challenging year for me, I won’t lie but as usual in the Nigerian way we always seem to make it through no matter what and how hard things get.”
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She also spoke about being engaged to her long-time partner, Abula, at 21, arguing that being engaged does not make a union special or better.
Taaooma talking about being engaged said, “Does it make a difference? Being engaged doesn’t make a difference, it’s just the ring.”
When asked how she’s been able to stay relevant in the skit-making industry for so long even though the comic industry is male-dominated.
She responded, “First, I would say what a man can do, a woman can do better. I know the skit industry is a male-dominated space or should say continent on its own. But I do my best to make sure that I give other people that also want to stand up or come up with the same opportunity and let them know that they can also do it, no matter their gender. And they don’t have to get dirty.”
Taaooma who is known for playing multiple roles in her skits is the CEO and founder of Chop Tao, a food company. She also directs for “The Greenade Company”, a cinematography firm.
