Isaac Bholu
Nigerian comedian and internet personality
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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]