Taaooma: “Comedy Doesn’t Have to Be Dirty” — Skitmaker Speaks on Legacy, Motherhood, and Privacy

 Popular skitmaker and content creator Maryam Apaokagi, widely known as Taaooma, has revealed that her ambition goes beyond making people laugh. She said she is intentional about leaving behind a legacy that proves comedy can thrive without vulgarity.

In an interview with Sunday Scoop, Taaooma explained:

“I want to leave a legacy that comedy doesn’t always have to be dirty. I know people bank on dirty comedy, and sometimes it even passes off as bullying. I always try as much as possible to show people that one can make others laugh without being dirty about it.”

Reflecting on how motherhood has shaped her work, she added:

“When I make content now, I try to add more information—things I want my child to know. One day, when my baby is grown enough to watch my skits, she will be able to get my message too. It’s more personal now because I want her to learn from my skits. I put the information there for her, so when she is old enough to watch, she will see it.”

On balancing her private life with her public persona, Taaooma emphasized the importance of boundaries:

“I believe whatever is private should remain private. There’s a clear difference between privacy and secrecy, but many people don’t understand that. They assume that if you’re not showing a part of your life, you must be hiding something. For me, it’s simply about keeping personal matters personal. It doesn’t mean that if people eventually find out, I’ll feel exposed or that my secret is out. No. It just means I don’t want certain things on social media. Social media is not the same as real life, and people need to understand that.”