The prominence of creatives at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) is no longer news to anyone who closely follows the space. The university is widely regarded as a thriving hub for creatives of different kinds, especially in the entertainment sector.
If you recall, ACJOAU published a report featuring content creators making an impact in OAU earlier this year. MikeJay, Mr Jamez, Mhizta Daves and Truth are another set of creatives actively generating buzz on campus at the moment.
Oluwapelumi Michael (MikeJay)
Oluwapelumi Michael Idowu, also known as MikeJay, is a 300-level student in his penultimate year in the Department of Philosophy. In the entertainment industry, he is involved in acting, skit-making, video editing, comedy, and other forms of content creation. His videos often draw from relatable school experiences and real-life storytelling, giving his audience a chance to laugh at situations they may have personally encountered.
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MikeJay started content creation back in 2018, during his secondary school days, and has been able to keep up with the task with motivation from people around him, as well as the determination to succeed.
Describing his content creation process, he said, ‘It usually starts with an idea from a real-life situation. I develop it into a short script, plan the scenes, shoot the video, edit it, and then post with a caption that connects with the audience.’
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Ohagwu James (MRJAMEZ)
Ohagwu James Tochukwu, also known as MRJAMEZ, is a comedian and skit maker in his third year as a Microbiology student at Obafemi Awolowo University. He started content creation because of his desire to tell the story of the average Nigerian student, reflecting the hustle, relationships, and academic pressure they face, also showing undergraduates they aren’t alone in their experiences. Kick-starting his career a few years back with young adults as his primary audience, MRJAMEZ believes his skits mirror their daily lives and what they have been through.
MRJAMEZ has a combined follower-ship of over Thirty Thousand across all social platforms, further helping to earn from his skits through brand and collaboration deals.
He shares that some of his biggest challenges in content creation include handling the technical aspect of content creation, as well as getting enough rest while juggling academic activities, which can sometimes be highly demanding on its own.
Addressing how he achieves consistency despite the hurdles in his way, he said, ‘My creative ideas come at a time, and when they come, I plan a lot of scripts. So even when I’m too busy to plan, I just go there to work on them. Consistency is a choice you make to show up every time.’
Ajiboye Ridwan (Truth of The World)
Ajiboye Ridwan Adekunle is a 400-Level Accounting student at Obafemi Awolowo University. Comically known as ‘Truth,’ he started skit-making in 2021 out of his love to entertain people and express himself creatively, and has since accumulated over Seventeen Thousand followers across all social media platforms.
Truth affirmed that his ambition for his content creation career is still not where he aims to achieve yet, but that he will keep working hard to reach the level he aspires for himself, saying that creating the type of content everyone will be able to enjoy, irrespective of race, gender, religious beliefs, or other differences, will help him attain this.
Ridwan’s commitment and hard work have helped him build an audience across different countries around the globe, and particularly African countries like Nigeria, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Revealing that this feat didn’t come from idleness or child’s play, he said, ‘I’ve sacrificed convenience and sometimes immediate enjoyment because I understand that building something meaningful requires discipline and patience. Sometimes I have to choose between resting and creating content, especially during busy periods, but I remind myself why I started.’
He further added, ‘One of my biggest challenges was when I locked in and built my TikTok account from 1.3k followers to 12k+ followers, only for it to be banned without warning. It shook me, but I kept going because I love and believe in what I do, so I opened a new one from scratch (zero followers) and grew it to 7k followers. Also, balancing academics with content creation can be challenging, especially during busy school periods. Managing time, data costs, and maintaining consistency are things I constantly work on.’
David Kolebaje (Mhizta Daves)
Mhizta Daves is another content creator in OAU currently attracting a lot of attention with his skits. Currently a 400-level Industrial Chemistry student, he started content creation in 2022, but didn’t take it seriously until a few years later.
David understands the need to live up to his reputation by keeping his audience entertained and glued to his content right from the first few seconds of his video, and therefore strives to consistently innovate ideas that satisfy them.
In July 2025, Mhizta Daves won an award for the best stand-up comedian at the Minimie ‘Spice up the fun’ event with Basketmouth and Kenny Blaq at Obafemi Awolowo University, and has since strived even harder to attain greater heights.
He said, ‘I have missed classes and spent a lot of money to push my craft. Success for me right now is growing a strong audience, creating viral skits consistently, and turning my content into a lasting brand.’