The wave of the digital world is swiftly sweeping across Plateau State in very beautiful ways that no one could have ever imagined a few years ago. Recently, young creators in Plateau State are redefining entertainment and content creation. Comedy skit makers, in particular, are doing the most. They greatly use humor, style, and cultural identity to reach greater audiences in Plateau State and beyond.
However, one of the main secrets behind their vast growth is the spirit of collaboration they possess. Skit makers in Plateau State often feature in each other’s videos, this act creates a chain of visibility that enables them to exchange fan bases and strongly boost their audience reach. This new community the skit makers are creating is an amazing initiative and it has made their growth not only rapid, but very contagious, and everyday it inspires more young people to join the creative space.
Another secret behind their growth is consistency. The skit makers in Plateau State have set the bar so high that one cannot afford to nap. Most of them drop new content for their followers to consume almost daily. The algorithm always favours the consistent and our skit makers discovered the hack and are using it to grow.
This article focuses on six out of the many amazing comedy skit creators in Plateau State. These creators have used their social media platforms to reach out to millions of people around the world. In this article, we will focus on; Hilarious Sunnie, Uncle Pikin, Half Kilo, Chunny Series, Dan Angas, and MC DDK. They all have different styles and each of them brings something unique to the table, but they all tell a powerful Plateau story; a story of creativity, a story of resilience, and a story of our cultural pride.
1. Hilarious Sunnie: ( Bringing Back Childhood Memories).
With over 600,000 followers across Facebook and Tiktok, Hilarious Sunnie’s name resonates with many in the digital space. His content is strongly built around childhood experiences and lifestyle in Plateau State. His audience are being reminded of their beautiful childhood memories; the carefree days, playground memories, innocence of childhood and the beautiful laughter that never fades away.
Hilarious Sunnie through his skits reminds his audience of what it felt like to be a child in Plateau State: walking barefooted or with legs filled with dirt from severe play, playing local games with friends, the fights and reconciliation, and creating fun from the simple things around us. His comedy is organic and the contents are highly relatable, this is why his audience grows rapidly. For many, Hilarious Sunnie is not just funny; he’s taking them back to one of the best moments in life. Childhood.
2. Uncle Pikin: (The Language Switch Master)
Uncle Pikin has created a niche for himself. He has a unique style of blending English Language with Hausa. He starts his skits speaking very clean English with a sweet American accent, but the moment things take a funny twist, he switches to Hausa with a Berom accent. The sudden language switch is what makes his audience burst out laughing every time they watch him.
With over 200,000 followers across social media platforms, Uncle Pikin is using his skits to show how language can be a powerful tool for comedy. His style is a reminder of Plateau’s rich cultural and linguistic heritage. The diverse tribes spoken in Plateau State make code mixing and code switching a common trend in the state.
3. Half Kilo: (The Local Philosopher)
With over 250,000 followers across different platforms, Half Kilo’s has created a niche, carved out of great simplicity and humor. He uses his skits to portray the life of a Plateau youth who grew up in the trenches. His skits are basically about friendship, contentment, and forgiveness, his sense of humor is deep and fully rooted in the Plateau way of life.
Half Kilo creatively introduces imaginary characters who are very popular among his audience because his skits are mostly phone calls either to his girlfriend Kanny, or his friends Nanle and Badung. What stands out for me is not just the humour, but his relationship with Kanny which fully displays the tolerance, contentment, and forgiveness of the Plateau State People. Despite being poor, the fights, the troubles and fall outs, they still stick with each other.
4. Chunny Series: (The Berom Girl Next Door)
Chunny Series brings to life the lifestyle of a typical Berom girl in a hilarious way. With over 200,000 followers across different platforms, her skits explore her cultural identity with wit and humor.
From her dressing down to her accent, and even the manner she exaggerates, Chunny’s page is a space where people can laugh while also appreciating their culture. She is a voice for Plateau women in comedy, and she’s proving that Plateau’s wave in the creative industry is not limited to men.
5. Dan Angas: (The Ngas Flavor)
With over 500,000 followers across social media platforms, MC Dan Angas is one of the biggest names on the Plateau comedy scene. His comedy is built around his very strong Ngas accent, which spices up every skit he creates whether he’s speaking English or Hausa.
Dan Anga’s content is hilarious, but at the same time, it puts the Ngas culture in the spotlight. He’s made his identity central to his comedy, and has created a unique brand that appeals to both Plateau State People and people who enjoy humor with a touch of cultural identity.
MC Dan Angas is currently organizing a comedy show titled Big Brother Tudun Wada. Over 20 comedy skit creators in Plateau State are part of it. But what I love most is the fact that bringing all of them together has created a sweet avenue for collaboration.
6. MC DDK (The Village Pastor)
If you’ve ever watched MC DDK, you’ll know why he’s on very fast hot demand. His skits bring to life the character as an old Reverend with a very strong Mwaghavul accent. MC DDK isn’t just funny, his contents are deeply relatable. With over 45,000 followers across platforms, MC DDK is not yet as big as the others, but his uniqueness is what sets him apart.
His ability to humorously act out the quirks of an elderly village Reverend resonates strongly with his audience, especially those who grew up in rural Plateau and have experienced a Local but active Reverend. MC DDK is currently one of the most featured skit makers because his uniqueness enables him to possess the ability to fit into and improve every possible comedy skit he’s part of. His growth is a testament that authenticity is still one of the strongest tools for content creators.
Challenges and Growth
Despite their rapid rise, Plateau comedy skit creators still face challenges. Some of these include: limited funding, high internet data cost, and the struggle to monetize their content. It is safe to say that their journey is very far from easy. However, their passion, determination and creativity keeps them moving forward. They are organically building loyal communities online, and some of them are beginning to attract brand partnerships and now getting recognition far beyond the state.
When you go through their pages, you’ll clearly see the evidence of their growth which inspires and motivates other young creators. Many Plateau youths now view content creation not only as a hobby but as a potential career. The laughter these skit makers spread is slowly generating economic opportunities for themselves and others.
In conclusion, the rise of comedy skit makers in Plateau State is not just for entertainment. This is a movement. These young creators are putting Plateau State on the digital map through humor, cultural identity, and the beautiful collaboration going on between them.
From Hilarious Sunnie’s childhood stories to MC DDK’s village Reverend character, every creator mentioned in this article has a unique flavor of Plateau life in their skits. Together, they remind us that skit making is not just for fun, but it’s also a powerful medium to share identity, connect communities, and shape the future.