Biography
Gloria Oloruntobi (born February 6, 1997), popularly known as Maraji, is a talented Nigerian entertainer who excels in comedy, content creation, and acting. Her popularity stems mainly from her notable skits posted on Instagram, a popular social media platform.
Maraji demonstrated exceptional versatility in these skits, easily taking on the roles of various characters and skillfully mimicking their distinct traits and mannerisms. Her comedic abilities earned her a significant following and established her as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.
Nigerian comedian
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| Full name: | Gloria Oloruntobi |
| Stage name: | Maraji language |
| Born: | February 6, 1997 (age 27) |
| Place of birth: | Edo, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Edo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Education: | Covenant University |
| Height: | 1.77 minutes |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Oloruntobi |
| Siblings: | 3 |
| Couple: | Joshua Mensah (men 2021) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | Jayden Mensah |
| Job: | Comedian • Actress |
| Net worth: | 200,000 USD |
Early life and education
Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi, a talented and intelligent Nigerian comedian, was born on February 6, 1997. She was born and raised in Edo State, Nigeria, by her loving parents whose identities are unknown. For convenience, they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Oloruntobi.
Besides her, she was blessed with an elder sister and two brothers who played a vital role in shaping her life. Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi attended Covenant Universitywhere she definitely honed her talents and further developed her skills.
Career
Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi faced many challenges when she first started her journey. To overcome her fear, she created lip-syncing videos to popular songs. One particular video she made was a Nicki Minaj song during her college years. However, Maraji was hesitant to share it on social media because she was afraid of being ridiculed by others.
Unexpectedly, her friend took it upon herself to edit and post the video without her knowing. This was Maraji’s first appearance on social media and surprisingly, the lip-sync video went viral, giving her a huge boost of confidence and encouraging her to continue making more videos.
Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi has created a lip sync video to Reekado Bank’s hit song sugar baby. Surprisingly, the artist reposted her video on his Instagram account, giving her a boost in popularity. Encouraged by this positive response, Maraji continued to make more lip-sync videos, this time featuring songs by Korede Bello and Skales.
Both artists reposted her videos on their Instagram pages, much to her delight. Thanks to these reposts, Maraji’s fan base grew exponentially as eager Instagram users flocked to her page for more entertaining content.
After being inspired by her growing audience, Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi started creating more video content. She ventured into comedy videos and has been entertaining her fans ever since. With 2 million followers on Instagram, she continues to entertain them with her hilarious comedy skits and catchy afro dance videos.
Future Awards Africa and Nigeria Entertainment Awards. Maraji’s style of humor is loved by many Nigerians for its relatable nature, showcasing different aspects of Nigerian culture and society.
Her ability to portray multiple characters with ease in her videos further proves her talent and versatility as a comedian.
Not only has she gained recognition through her online presence, but she has also been given the opportunity to collaborate with other prominent artists in the Nigerian music industry. This has further cemented Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi’s status as a successful and influential figure in the entertainment industry. Her numerous award nominations are a testament to her talent and impact on the Nigerian comedy scene.
Social media
- Instagram handle: Gloria Olorunto (@maraji_)
- Twitter handle: Gloria Olorunto (@Maraji_)
Personal life
Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi, 27, and Joshua Mensah tied the knot in 2021, affirming their love and commitment. From this union, they have been blessed with a beautiful child. Now, filled with joy and anticipation, Gloria and her loving husband are eagerly awaiting the birth of their second bundle of joy.
In April 2022, Maraji, affectionately known as Gloria Oloruntobi, happily introduced her son Jayden Mensah to the world. Overwhelmed by the incredible speed of her second pregnancy, Maraji admitted that she could not believe she was pregnant so soon.
Net worth
Gloria Oloruntobi, popularly known by her stage name Maraji, hails from Nigeria and has risen to fame as a talented comedian and content creator. Her net worth is estimated at $200,000, a remarkable feat considering her young age and the competitive industry she is involved in.
Maraji’s main source of income comes from her comedy routines, which have a large following on her YouTube channel, with over 500,000 subscribers. In addition to her online comedy routines, she also receives a significant percentage of her earnings from various sponsorships and lucrative brand partnerships, which contribute to her overall net worth.
