Popular Nigerian comedian and skitmaker Taomaa has stirred conversation online after releasing a new skit video titled “Kidbaby vs Uncle Laolu”, a satirical take on extortion, power abuse, and street-level injustice in Nigeria.
In the skit shared via her official Facebook page on Tuesday, Taomaa plays a bystander caught in a bizarre confrontation between two fictional characters: Kidbaby, a flamboyant self-proclaimed “street authority,” and Uncle Laolu, an aging man just trying to cross a road while waiting for a commercial bike (okada).
The scene opens with Uncle Laolu calmly standing by the roadside. Kidbaby approaches him aggressively, demanding ₦50,000 to “permit” him access to a bike. A confused Taomaa watches and questions the logic of the demand, pointing out that the road is federal government property and free for public use.
In a moment that has since gone viral, Kidbaby claps back with the now-trending line: “He be like say you dey find wahala, you this old man. Shey you see federal government for here?” mocking both the legal system and the visible absence of governmental authority in many local communities.
As the confrontation intensifies, Kidbaby and his cohorts proceed to rob Uncle Laolu of the dollar notes in his bag, only to then politely tell him to “be on his way,” a jarring contrast that has triggered mixed reactions among viewers.
Social Commentary Through Comedy
Known for her sharp satire and character-driven humor, Taomaa (real name: Maryam Apaokagi-Greene) has once again used her platform to highlight serious societal issues — this time focusing on extortion, impunity, and the erosion of civil order.
Fans have praised the skit’s relevance and raw depiction of how everyday Nigerians often face informal “taxation” or intimidation by self-imposed authorities. Others have debated the ethics of turning such a grim reality into comedy.
“She’s not just making us laugh,” one commenter wrote. “She’s documenting Nigeria’s reality through her lens.”
A Viral Hit
Within hours of posting, the video garnered over 500,000 views and thousands of comments, with hashtags like #KidbabyVsUncleLaolu and #SheyYouSeeFederalGovernmentHere trending on Nigerian Twitter.
Taomaa, who has over 3 million followers across social media platforms, is no stranger to turning uncomfortable truths into engaging content. But this latest release may be her most politically charged yet.
What’s Next?
Whether this was a one-off satire or part of a larger social series remains to be seen. Fans are already speculating about a follow-up skit or deeper storyline involving Kidbaby and Uncle Laolu.
For now, Taomaa’s message is clear: “Laughter is a mirror — and sometimes, it reflects the hard truths we’d rather ignore.”
