Tobit John Brown, commonly known as TBJZL or Tobi, is an English YouTuber, musician and businessman who rose to fame as a founding member of the Sidemen.
This UK-based YouTuber collective has attracted widespread attention for its diverse content, including challenges, sketches, and video game commentary.
In addition to his contributions to Sidemen, TBJZL is also celebrated for his FIFA gaming content, music releases, and ventures in fashion and business.
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- Full name: Tobit John Brown
- Nicknames: TBJZL, Tobi
- Date of birth: April 8, 1993
- Age: 31 years old
- Gender: Male
- Place of birth: Hackney, London, England
- Nationality: English
- Profession: YouTuber, musician, businessman
- Height: About 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- Parents: Not applicable
- Siblings: Manny (brother), Janelle (sister) and others
- Spouse: Not applicable
- Children: Not applicable
- Relationship status: Single
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Nigerian-English
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Early life and education
Tobit John Brown was born on April 8, 1993 in Hackney, London and is currently 31 years old. He grew up in a working-class family in Nigeria and was a Christian.
Growing up in Hackney, Tobi attended Catholic school in his early years, where his academic foundation was established.
He then studied computing at Coventry University. While there, he began experimenting with YouTube content, inspired by his friend and fellow Sidemen member Josh Bradley.
His early exposure to gaming and digital creativity set the stage for his subsequent career as a content creator and entrepreneur.
Personal life
Tobi Brown keeps his personal life largely private. He is not married and currently has no publicly disclosed relationships.
Although there are occasional hints about a potential girlfriend, no confirmed information about his romantic history exists.
He remains devoted to his career and family, frequently collaborating with his brother Manny and sister Janelle on his creative projects.
Career
Tobi began his career in digital content creation in 2011, uploading gaming videos, including Call of Duty and FIFA games, with commentary.
In 2013, he co-founded Sidemen with other prominent creators. The group has attracted dynamic collaborations, covering a wide variety of games, challenges, and humorous sketches.
In addition to YouTube, Tobi ventured into music, releasing singles like “Destined for Greatness” with his siblings in 2020, which charted in the UK.
He also launched the ILLVZN fashion line in 2019, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit. Tobi remains an influential figure in the digital entertainment and lifestyle industry.
prize
- 2019: Nominated for Shorty Award for Best YouTube Group (shared with Sidemen)
- 2017: Nominated for the British Book Award for “Sidemen: The Book”
Net worth
TBJZL’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million.
His income comes from many sources, including advertising and sponsorship revenue on YouTube, sales from his clothing line ILLVZN, and his music business.
Social Media
- Instagram: @tobjizzle
- Twitter: @Tobjizzle
- YouTube:
Cinema
- The Sidekick (2018)
- How to Become a Behzinga (2020, guest)
- Inside (2024, host)
Records
- Destined for Greatness (2020, featuring Manny and Janelle)
- Rhythm & Vibes (2021, featuring Manny)
- Just do it (2022, in partnership with DTG)
- Where We Go (2024, including Day1 and BLESSED)
