African YouTubers to Watch: The Best of the Best

Niche: Comedy, Travel

Brands they’ve worked with: Coca-Cola, Ford

Facts about SamSpedy:

The real name of this African YouTuber is Samuel Oluwafemi Asubiojo.

Samuel was born on May 5, 1994, and grew up in Abuja, Nigeria.

Personal Life:

In his youth, Samuel pursued a medical degree at Zaporozhye State Medical University in Ukraine. However, he decided against getting his medical degree in favor of humor since he feels that performing comedy makes people laugh. So, he started a profession in comedy in 2014.

He is mainly known for his jokes on African parenting in his skits. SamSpedyTV, his second channel, was launched in 2019, and it features challenges, trip diaries, and other entertaining content. Speaking about his private life, Samuel is currently dating Debinna. She often appears on his Instagram postings and YouTube videos.

Earnings: Samuel is one of the leading African YouTubers with an estimated net worth of $3 million.

Niche: Comedy

Brands they’ve worked with: Huawei, FreshDirect

Facts about Broda Shaggi:

The man behind the pseudonym Broda Shagi is Samuel Animashaun Perry.

He was born and brought up in Ogun State.

Personal Life:

Broda developed an interest in acting drama at a young age, thanks to the influence of his late father, a drama teacher. The now African YouTuber is a graduate of the University of Lagos’ Creative Arts program. While still a student, he started performing comedy performances years ago. 

In the industry, Broda Shaggi is most known for the satirical plays he posted on Instagram, but he also produced the parody drama “Jesu in Mushin.”. He is one of the very few African YouTubers to have won The Future Awards Africa Nigeria Prize for Comedy and the City People Music Award.

Niche: Comedy

Brands they’ve worked with: MTV, Fanta, Audi

Facts about Lasizwe Dambuza:

The real name of Lasizwe is Thulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza.

He was born and brought up in Soweto, South Africa.

Personal Life:

Lasizwe began his career by imitating South Africans on social media using vines and vlogs. He gained attention through his frequent, consistent skits. And as viewers flocked to his videos, he gained popularity as a YouTuber. On his channel, he would post various impersonations, and he would often release videos. 

Soon enough, he started taking part in internet challenges, which caused his fan base to grow quickly. As he developed professionally, Laswize appeared as one of the major presenters on MTV Base Africa’s You Got Got and has since presented on SABC 3’s The Scoop Africa and SABC 1’s The Real Goboza.

Earnings: Being one of the best African YouTubers, Lasizwe has an estimated net worth of $1.3 million.

Niche: Travel, Culture

Brands they’ve worked with: N/A

Facts about Wode Maya:

The real name of the African YouTuber is Berthold Kobby Winkler Ackon.

He was brought up in Ghana.

Personal Life:

On January 10, 2013, Wode Maya became a member of the YouTube community. He began vlogging about his experiences while still a student in China and eventually left his profession as an aeronautical engineer. With his highly informative videos about his life in China, the vlogger quickly attracted a large worldwide following and attention. 

Additionally, Wode travels to numerous African nations and blogs about his experiences there in terms of social life, culture, and travel. He established his own real estate business in 2021 under the name “CHARLIEMAG Estate.” As far as his dating life is concerned, he is dating Miss Trudy, a fellow African YouTuber.

Earnings: The net worth of Wode Maya is not yet available.

Niche: Comedy

Brands they’ve worked with: N/A

Facts about Mark Angel:

Mark is a Nigerian YouTuber who was born on May 27, 1991.

He was born and brought up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.

Personal Life:

An African YouTuber, video producer, and writer of comedic skits, Mark Angel is most recognized for the material on his “MarkAngelComedy” series of shorts on his YouTube channel. Emmanuella Samuel, his niece, and Aunty Success, his sister, are the two most prominent kid comedians in his videos. 

Mark, a college dropout who now works as a cinematographer, even shares ownership of a production company. He got one million subscribers making him one of the most famous African YouTubers. One of the main factors in his popularity is that he connects with his audience by including his hometown of Port Harcourt in his films.

Earnings: The estimated net worth of Mark is $1.25 million.

Niche: Music

Brands they’ve worked with: Pepsi, Hard Rock Cafe

Facts about Alex Boye:

Alex, the famous African YouTuber was born on August 16, 1997.

He was born in London, England.

Personal Life:

Boyé, who was born to Nigerian parents, spent a large portion of his youth living in foster homes after his mother left without him. After becoming a member of the LDS Church as a teenager and being baptized, he spent some time serving as a missionary in the United Kingdom. Boyé is a natural singer who discovered work as a backup dancer in the music industry. 

He started the boy band Awesome in 1995, which went on to acquire a record deal with Universal Records. Most recently, Boyé released the Randy Jackson-produced track “Bend Not Break” in September 2018.

Earnings: Alex is one of the richest African YouTubers with an estimated net worth of $8 million.

Niche: Beauty

Brands they’ve worked with: N/A

Facts about Nikki Perkins:

Nikki was born on April 2, 1990.

She was born and raised in Australia.

Personal Life:

Sudanese model and internet sensation Nikki Perkins is one of the prettiest African YouTubers. Since she has posed for prominent brands and designers, she is well-known in the fashion world. She is currently a full-time vlogger and is married to well-known Australian YouTuber Jamie Perkins. Nikki and Jamie run their family’s YouTube channel, which includes vlogs about their two kids as well as videos about pregnancy and parenting.

Nikki also has her own one of the most visited African YouTube channels, where she mainly shares fashion and makeup-related content. She is also quite active on the photo-sharing app Instagram, where her captivating images have captured nearly a million followers.

Earnings: Nikki’s estimated net worth ranges between $1 to $5 million.

Niche: Fashion, Beauty

Brands they’ve worked with: MAC, Too Faced, Kylie, and Fenty Beauty

Facts about Patricia Bright:

The real name of this African YouTuber is Patricia Otegwu.

Patricia was born and brought up in London by Nigerian parents.

Personal Life:

Patricia Bright publishes vlogs about her daily life on one of her channels while posting makeup-related videos on the other. She runs a business in addition to being a full-time YouTuber. Patricia has also held a position with renowned banking institution Merrill Lynch. 

She became a style icon after starting her YouTube career because of her exquisite sense of wearing and styling. In the fashion and cosmetics industries, Patricia has won numerous awards. Patricia Bright is one of the most well-known online celebrities, boasting millions of followers. She also received the InStyle award for the Most Innovative Fashion Video.

Earnings: Patricia has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.

Niche: Vlogging

Brands they’ve worked with: N/A

Facts about Casper Lee:

Casper’s full name is Caspar Richard George Lee.

The British-South African YouTuber was born and brought up in Knysna.

Personal Life:

The name Casper Lee doesn’t need to be introduced to anyone who has spent any time at all on YouTube. Millions of people follow him because he is so popular and hilarious. Lee, one of the most impeccable South African YouTubers, has been active for more than five years and has been uploading videos since 2011. 

In addition to appearing in the videos, he also creates his own screenplays and occasionally performs as an actor. Lee has been invited to talk shows and other television programs, including an appearance on an episode of Showtime’s Web Therapy with “FRIENDS” actress Lisa Kudrow.

Earnings: Casper has a massive estimated net worth of $3 million.

Niche: Beauty, Fashion

Brands they’ve worked with: e.l.f., Too Faced

Facts about Jackie Aina:

Jackie’s full name is Jacquelyn Lonje Olayiwola Oyeshola Bolayemi Aina.

She was born and brought up in LA.

Personal Life:

Since she was a teenager, Aina has had a passion for makeup, and she is now recognized as one of the best makeup artists and cosmetologists on YouTube. Aina is well known for her outstanding skin care regimens and makeup product reviews. Her instructional videos are thorough and clear, which makes it simple for her viewers to pick up the tricks and abilities they demonstrate. 

The African YouTuber also has a second YouTube account where she and her partner upload vlogs. Aina enjoys traveling and shopping in her free time. She is an inspiration to many people of color throughout the world as she is half Nigerian.

Earnings: The estimated net worth of Jackie is $1 million.