Yagga
| Yagga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Aboor Abraham Ayaau Riak June 26, 1999[1] Nimule, South Sudan |
| 🎓 Alma mater | Lakeside College Luzira |
| 💼 Occupation |
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| 📆 Years active | 2020–present |
Aboor Abraham Ayaau Riak[2] (born June 26, 1999), known professionally as Yagga,[3] is a South Sudanese online streamer and content creator.[4] He was born in South Sudan but raised in Uganda and Kenya.[5][6]
Early life and education
Yagga was born on June 26, 1999 in Nimule, South Sudan.[7] He later moved and spent much of his early life in Uganda and Kenya, where he attended African Outreach Academy Primary School for his primary education and later studied at Lakeside College Luzira.[8]
Growing up between Uganda and Kenya exposed him to different cultures and communities in East Africa, which later influenced the style and audience of his online content.[9][10][11][12]
Career
Yagga became known in 2021 for his reaction and storytelling videos.[13][14] He has collaborated with brands like 1xBet, Club Uganda, Coca-Cola, and Magical Uganda.[8][15][16] His content is centered on skits, but over the years, his content includes more vlogs, challenges, and promotional content.[17][18]
Yagga began to get more mainstream attention after Jamaican singer Vybz Kartel followed him on Instagram[19][20] and has collaborated with fellow streamers and content creators like Peller and GehGeh[2]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Africa Golden Awards | Viral Content Creator | Nominated | [21] |
| 2026 | Africa Golden Awards | Top East African Viral Content Creator | Nominated | [22] |
Personal life
On 29th September 2025, Yagga lost his dad Mr. Ayoo Riak Aboor Akol[14][23]
References
- ↑ "TikToker Yagga attracts millions with comedy skits". The Nation. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Peter Anayi (April 3, 2026). "What you need to know about Yagga, 2020's Breakout Star". Champion News. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Who is Yagga?". OBS. September 23, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ "Social Media Kings and Queens: Tiktok Famous Pulsers That Everyone Should Know". MTN Pulse. 2021-07-29. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Meet Yagga: The TikTok Sensation from South Sudan". This Day. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Yagga rebuilds audience across platforms after losing TikTok account". Pulse Uganda. April 4, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
- ↑ Nation, The (2026-04-03). "TikToker Yagga attracts millions with comedy skits". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "The Remarkable Rise of Yagga – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Sunday, Amarachi (2026-04-03). "Yagga's rise signals TikTok's shift from entertainment to influence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Daily, OUR REPORTER | PML (2026-04-04). "Yagga's Rise Reflects a Broader Shift in East Africa's Media Landscape". PML Daily. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Beauty and the Beast! Netizens react as content creator, YAGGA, shares cute PHOTOs with a stunning LADY at the WRC rally in Naivasha! (LOOK)". Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "TikToker, Yagga Brilliantly Defends Azziad". www.mpasho.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Abisola Shojob (April 3, 2026). "Yagga, TikTok Star Redefining Content Creation In Africa". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Osoro, William (2025-09-30). "Yagga: Much-Loved Content Creator in Mourning Following Dad's Death - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Michael Adesina (April 3, 2026). "How Yagga transformed from street hustler to TikTok star". P.M. News. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ "Yagga: The Unexpected Rise of a South Sudanese TikTok Star". Brand Icon Image - Latest Brand, Tech and Business News. 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Esther Njoroge (July 18, 2025). "From Zero Belief to Viral Star: Yagga Reveals How Family Doubt Fueled Journey to TikTok Success". Mpasho. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ Amarachi Sunday (April 3, 2026). "Yagga's rise signals TikTok's shift from entertainment to influence". P.M. News. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
- ↑ stephen atila (March 18, 2026). "From Kenya to The World! Mr Yagga's Fantastic Reaction After Vybz Kartel Follow". Mpasho. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
- ↑ "Content creator attributes growth to TikTok algorithm after rise". Daily Trust. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
- ↑ Ruby, Josh (2025-03-13). "List: Ugandans nominated at the Africa Golden Awards". MBU. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ "Top East Africa Content Creator". Africa Golden Awards. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
- ↑ Osoro, William (2025-11-12). "Content Creator Yagga Announces Losing Sister Weeks after Dad's Death - Tuko.co.ke". www.tuko.co.ke. Retrieved 2026-04-20.
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