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Comedienne Taaooma has raised concerns over the rampant issue of illegal waste disposal in Lagos State.

A video shared by the skitmaker showed a large amount of refuse dumped on the road median in the Ikotun, Ejigbo, Egbeda area, with residents going about their daily activities.

Taaooma tagged relevant authorities, including the Lagos Waste Management Authority and Lagos State Environmental Protection Agency, and the state commissioner for Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, calling for urgent attention to the issue.

She wrote, “What’s happening in the ikotun/ejigbo/egbeda axis like this? @Lawma_gov @LasepaOfficial. Kindly help look into this @tokunbo_wahab”.

The post has sparked reactions from social media users, with many claiming it’s a widespread problem across Lagos, citing areas like Shomolu, Mushin, and Surulere as examples.

A user #AWholeSalmanPR replied saying it is everywhere in Lagos. He wrote, “It’s everywhere in Lagos Mainland that’s experiencing this. Shomolu, Mushin, Ketu, Ikotun, Oshodi, Surulere, Yaba. Everywhere is full of dirty.

Another user, #ayurexars added his piece, saying: “Almost everywhere in Lagos, people dump refuse on road medians, and as I always say, the Lagos State Government enables this behavior. Instead of sanctioning offenders, trucks are sent to pick up the refuse.

“By doing this, the government has unintentionally created a system people now see as normal. This practice will continue until something changes.

#NejeebBello wrote, “Coming from Detty December to Dirty January, 2025 is the nastiest I’ve seen Lagos since the early 2000s, when Bola Tinubu was Governor.”

“One of my neighbours moved out of the estate until further notice due to mountains of garbage, horrid smell, and the possibility of an epidemic.”

Skit maker Taaooma has revealed that becoming a mom has been a transformative experience, teaching her that nothing is truly impossible.

In an interview on Pulse, Taaooma said motherhood pushes one beyond their perceived limits, unlocking inner strength and resilience that often surprises even themselves.

According to her, one of the most striking aspects of motherhood, has been the depth of love she’s developed for her daughter.

She confessed that she never thought it was possible to love someone more than she loves herself, but her experience as a mother has proven her wrong. 

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She said, “I realized that there’s nothing like I can’t do it. Being a mom, you always find a way. Even if you think you cannot do it, you actually find yourself doing it. Secondly, I never thought I would be able to love somebody so much. But you see, I love her more than myself.”

Taaooma’s journey into motherhood began after her marriage to Abdulaziz Oladimeji, also known as Abula, in January 2021.

The couple welcomed a baby girl in 2024, and Taaooma shared the joyous news with her fans through a heartwarming video featuring her newborn on December 5. 

Popular skit maker Taaooma and her husband Abula have welcomed their first child, Amani Greene.

Taaooma shared the exciting news on Instagram on Thursday, December 5, 2024, with a heartwarming video post, stating that she was born November 7, 2024.

Taaooma, whose real name is Mariam Apaokagi, gained fame through her comedy skits that humorously depict the unique parenting style of Nigerian mothers.

Read Also: Criticisms no longer shake me, says Taaooma 

The news of her baby’s arrival has been met with an outpouring of love and congratulatory messages from fans and fellow celebrities.

Skit maker and actress Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma, has stated she envisaged fame would bring criticisms from trolls her way. 

She said that as a popular person, she has grown a thick skin to criticisms.

The Nation reported a viral picture of her being carried by two colleagues received lots of criticism by some members of the public.

In an interview with Punch, she noted that she was not surprised by the criticisms.

She said: “I have been ready for things like that ever since I realised that I am popular. It is very normal for people to talk. Many people just take out their anger and frustrations on celebrities, and that is quite understandable. We are in the public eye, and things like that should not surprise us.

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“That was an innocent photo I took with my colleagues, but a critic decided to create intentions for us. Things like that don’t surprise me anymore. They have said worse things in the past”.

Taaoomaa also argued collaboration was key to succeeding as a creative.

 She said: “As a content creator, collaboration is essential. My recent collaboration has been in the works for quite some time, and I am glad they eventually saw the light of day. 

“I believe that collaboration takes one far as a creator, and that is the goal; to keep moving forward. It helps to expand one’s audience beyond Africa to the rest of the globe.”

Asked about the effect that working with American acts such as Terry Crews and King Bachelor has had on her career, she said: “I have achieved some of the goals I set for myself, as I am a very determined person when it comes to ticking things off my bucket list. 

“This is one thing I have always looked forward to, and ticking it off my list is a great catalyst for myself and my career. As for other things that might come from it, I guess we will wait and see. There will be more collaboration, but I cannot say which for now. I will just keep working towards many more.”

Popular content creator, Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma has reacted to an X user’s take on a recent pictures with male colleagues, Broda Shaggi and Mr. Macaroni.

The photographs, taken at Meta’s office, were shared on Taaooma’s social media handles.

Disapproving of such a posture, she tackled Taaooma’s actions, particularly focusing on a picture where Broda Shaggi and Mr Macaroni were seen lifting her.

The user criticised Taaooma for engaging in such a pose with “two grown strange men” during the ongoing Ramadan fasting period.

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She condemned the act, implying it was contrary to religious principles.

She wrote: “Two grown strange men… Holding your thights this way. You posting on media. The most unforgivable sin is the one you are proud of it! Now, immediately we talk about her tribe, they’ll come and shout here. In this holy month. Allah ya kyauta.”

Taaooma sarcastically supported the critic’s statement.

“Imagine o! A married woman for that matter. God help us,”  the skit maker wrote.

Popular skit maker, Maryam Apaokagi, also known as Taaooma, has revealed how enjoyable it was to have featured Canadian – American, King Bach and actor Terry Crews in her comedy skits adding that she has been grinding in the industry about a decade ago.

In an interview with content creator, Egungun of Lagos, Taaooma who is well known for her versatility in performing different parts in her skits expressed delight having worked with Terry and Bach on her recent comedy videos. 

Expressing eagerness to film with more renowned persons, she promised to feature more international celebrities. 

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Speaking on the challenging part of her job, Taaooma said that dressing for each character she wanted to represent was one of the difficulties she had while playing her several parts. 

The comedian claimed to have ten years of experience in the comedy industry, adding that she shoots and edits her videos herself.

In her words: “ it’s already 10 years now. I shoot and edit my videos myself. It was very nice experience to shoot videos with Terry Crews and King Bach. I love it and I look forward for more. I’m looking on to shoot with a lot of people as it comes but I don’t want to start mentioning names”

Celebrity skit maker, Maryam Apaokagi, popularly known as Taaooma, has revealed that despite being a public figure, she is not an outgoing person.

According to her, she enjoys staying home since it allows her to reflect on herself and makes life easier for her.

Taaooma revealed this in a recent interview with The Punch when asked how she deals with the expectations that come with fame.

However, the content creator revealed that when she feels overwhelmed, she goes to the movies and spends time with her family.

Taaooma explained that she takes complaints extremely seriously and her team immediately begins working on improving certain issues.

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She said: “I do not really notice a significant change, and that may be due to the fact that I am an indoor person, and I always have my space to reflect on the past. That makes it simple for me to deal with the strain.”

“Whenever I feel overwhelmed, I take a break, go to the movies, eat out, and spend time with my family in order to get over that feeling. As regards criticism online, I am receptive to receiving comments. I take the feedback, sit down with my team, and work on it.”