Isaac Bholu
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| Birth name | Ojo Boluwatife Babatunde |
| Born | 20 February 1995 Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria |
| Education | |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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Ojo Boluwatife Babatunde,[1] popularly known as Isaac Bholu, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and internet personality.
Early life and education
Bholu was born in Ibadan, Oyo State on 20 February 1995.[2] He attended Smart Kiddies College for primary education and Ariyo International College for secondary education.[3]
He later studied Microbiology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he completed his undergraduate education in 2020.[4][2] He pursued master’s degree in University of the West of England where he graduated in 2023.[2][4]
Career
Bholu began creating short comedy skits during a period of academic strikes in Nigerian universities in 2015, sharing them primarily on Instagram.[4][5] His comedy is characterised by expressive physical performance and visual storytelling, earning comparisons to other global creators who use non-verbal humour to communicate ideas.[5] He has been compared to Italian internet personality Khaby Lame for his use of facial expressions, timing, and body language in visual comedy.[4]
Bholu has cited Nigerian comedian Twyse Ereme as a key influence on his career. He has also expressed admiration for veteran Nigerian actors such as Adebayo Salami.[6][7]
In 2023, he was recognised as a member of ForbesBLK, an initiative of Forbes that highlights Black leaders and creatives worldwide.[8]
He acted in a stage play, Throne of Ashes: Íkú Bàbá Yèyé in February 2026[9]
In March 2026, he acted in Utopia Theatre Open Mic Night in Sheffield[10]
References
- ↑ "The Comedy World Accepted Me Unexpectedly – Isaac Bholu". The Authority. Abuja, Nigeria. 10 December 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Adamu, Zainab (20 June 2025). "Isaac Bholu: The Making of a Comic Actor". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 16 February 2026.
- ↑ "Why Isaac Bholu is different from the role I play in skits – Babatunde". Blueprint. Abuja, Nigeria. 5 April 2020.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 "I'm a Skit Maker, Actor and Investor – Isaac Bholu". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Ezema, Patrick (7 November 2025). "Isaac Bholu is crafting a new language of comedy for a global generation". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ Agbana, Rotimi (20 December 2021). "Twyse Ereme Inspired The Isaac Bholu You All Admire Today". Independent. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ Daraloye, Emmanuel (16 September 2025). "Isaac Bholu: Redefining Stage and Screen Performances with Depth and Creativity". This Day. Retrieved 11 February 2026.
- ↑ "Isaac Bholu honoured with ForbesBLK recognition". Nigerian Tribune.
- ↑ "Isaac Bholu's Role as Chief in Throne of Ashes Reveals the Price of Ambition". This Day. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
- ↑ Nigeria, Guardian (2026-03-10). "Isaac Bholu captivates audience at Utopia Theatre Open Mic Night in Sheffield". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-03-20.
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