Once upon a time not too long ago skit makers were the small fish in Nigeria’s entertainment pond. They weren’t taken seriously. Just some “funny guys” dropping short clips on Instagram, cracking jokes about sapa, heartbreak, lecturers, and Lagos wahala.
Today, they are the ones rocking red carpets.
Closing brand deals, hosting awards.
Taking shine from your favourite musicians and movie stars.
They didn’t wait for the gates of entertainment to open, they built a new door, walked through, and made themselves the main event.
This Fame Wasn’t Luck—It Was Strategy
Let’s be clear: these creators worked, they understood the streets better than the suits.
They knew Nigerians weren’t always in the mood for long films or expensive comedy shows. They knew people just wanted to laugh quick, loud, and often.
So they made content that felt like gist, relatable. raw. real.
In return their fans responded, with Millions of views, and thousands of comments, with this their is Instant virality.
• Layi Wasabi turned legal jargon into premium jokes.
• Brainjotter made laziness funny with his slippers and “abeg get out.”
• Shank Comics brought Gen Z pain to life with slang and sarcasm.
• Kiekie gave us style, sass, and the kind of skits that felt like reality TV.
They made us laugh at ourselves and we loved it.
They Built Fame From the Ground Up
No manager, No gatekeepers. No promoter needed.
Just phones, editing apps, ring lights, and hunger.
They didn’t need TV stations to air their content.
They were the content.
And their stage? Instagram. TikTok. YouTube.
Over time, the fans stopped seeing them as just “online comedians.”
They became personalities. Entertainers. Celebrities.
Now, it’s normal to see a skit maker trending for anything from a funny voiceover to a viral outfit.
The Brand Deals Came Rushing In
Big names took notice.
MTN, Pepsi, Guinness, Tecno—they all wanted a slice of this new wave.
Today’s skit makers don’t just make people laugh.
They sell phones, fill event halls, push politics, influence elections, and create viral campaigns.
Some now charge millions for one sponsored post.
Others are launching production houses, clothing lines, and music careers.
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This is no longer side hustle comedy, this is a full-blown industry.
What About the Veterans?
Now, this is where things get interesting.
The older generation of comedians your Basketmouth, AY, Bovi, Alibaba worked hard to build respect in the game.
Their journey was longer. Slower. More traditional.
Stage shows. Comedy clubs. Scripted TV appearances.
They paid dues.
Then, out of nowhere, a 22-year-old skit maker blows up in six months trending everywhere, getting paid more, and hosting the same events the OGs once dominated.
It’s is what, what it is😉
Respect or Rivalry? A Bit of Both
Some veterans threw shade calling skits “fast food comedy.”
Others collaborated, hosted the new stars, or reinvented their own content for the digital age.
And some just quietly stepped back, unsure how to compete with creators who shoot, edit, script, and post daily content… all by themselves.
It’s not war. It’s just a shift.
A changing of guards.
But It’s Not All Tension—Some OGs Adapted
• Mr Macaroni became a hybrid combining theatre, activism, and digital skits.
• Lasisi Elenu jumped between filters and full-length skits to stay relevant.
• Real Warri Pikin uses her online skits to drive tickets for her live shows.
• MC Lively bridged both worlds with online content and film roles.
The smart ones are not competing.
They are collaborating, evolving, expanding.
The Fans? They Don’t Care Who’s OG or New Gen
As long as it’s funny, fresh, and feels real, they will watch they will share, and laugh.
Nobody’s waiting for a “veteran” stamp of approval anymore.
If your content slaps, it slaps.
Skit Makers Are the New Definition of Fame
They’re:
• On TV
• On billboards
• Hosting shows
• Dressing like pop stars
• Speaking on panels
• Selling out merch
They are not looking for validation.
They are creating their own spotlight and sometimes, dragging the old ones into it.
So What’s Next?
They have taken over content, entered fashion, influencing pop culture, slang, lifestyle even politics.
Note, Some will fall off, new ones will rise.
But one thing is clear: the skit maker era is here.
And if you are not paying attention, you arre already late.
In conclusion, skit makers have redefined fame in Nigeria’s entertainment space.
They have moved from phone screens to prime-time, from memes to money.
With creativity, consistency, and pure hustle, they have earned their spot not as side attractions, but as front-row stars.
And if the old system won’t give them flowers, they will grow their own.