Mama Deola
Folagade Banks | |
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| Also known as | Mama Deola |
| Born | Abiri Tobi Folagade Nigeria |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Website | instagram |
Folagade Banks, also known as Mama Deola, is a Nigerian content creator, actor, and digital storyteller. Folagade is popularly known for his character “Mama Deola”, a humorous portrayal of a typical Nigerian mother, which he shares through social media skits. His work focus on preserving cultural narratives and providing insights into everyday African life.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Folagade is a graduate of Geography from the Obafemi Awolowo University.[3][4]
Career
[edit]Folagade's career as a comic storyteller began during the COVID-19 pandemic, as a short skits on Instagram before it evolved into a full career. His content is characterized by cultural authenticity, wit, and a focus on everyday realities in Nigerian households, resonating with audience.[5][6][7]
He has engaged in acting roles, which include appearances in the film The Eve (2019) and the Africa Magic series Okoto (2021). Folagade has collaborated with some other Nigerian creatives, including Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Sola Sobowale,[8] Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD), Bukky Wright, Kizz Daniel, and PSquare.[9]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Mama Deola has been a recipient of numerous awards like, Trendupp Award for The Force of Comedy Skits,[10] recognizing him as the most engaging and influential content creator in Nigeria's comedy niche from March 2024 to March 2025. 2024 Future Awards Africa [11] Nominee Pulse Nigeria named him the number one Top Instagram Comedian. Dataleum ranked him as Nigeria's number one male skit maker for the first and second quarters of 2025, highlighting his impact with over 72 million views and numerous viral collaborations.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Abdulkareem, Aliyu (2023-10-08). "Folagade Banks wins 2023 Pulse Influencer of the Year, dedicates award to family, team". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "In the Entertaining World of a SkitMaker". This Day. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ "Obafemi Awolowo University". Times Higher Education (THE). 2024-12-18. Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ "Alumni – Obafemi Awolowo University". Retrieved 2025-10-23.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (2023-12-30). "Skit makers can be good actors too — Folagbade Banks". The Punch. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ https://punchng.com/covid-19-pandemic-brought-out-my-creativity-folagade-banks/
- ^ TVC (2022-12-23). Skit maker Folagade Banks Reveals How He Started Making Funny Videos | WATCH. Retrieved 2025-10-19 – via YouTube.
- ^ https://businessday.ng/bd-weekender/article/folagade-banks-amplifying-african-stories-through-comedy/
- ^ https://leadership.ng/folagade-joins-sanwo-olu-adeleke-for-us-independence-day-at-lagos-embassy/
- ^ "Trenduppawwards". www.trenduppawards.com. Retrieved 2025-10-22.
- ^ Adebola, Bolatito (2024-08-01). "Folagade Banks Earns Future Awards Africa 2024 Nomination". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
- ^ Citytrend007 (2025-10-09). "Folagade Banks - Early Life, Net Worth & Endorsements". CitytrendTv. Retrieved 2025-10-19.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Peaceman, Pandora (2023-10-09). "FULL LIST: 2023 Pulse Influencer Awards Winners". New Telegraph. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2025-10-19.