I Come From a Funny Family Maraji [Video]

Nigerian skit maker Gloria Oloruntobi, popularly known as Maraji, has shared insights about her family. While speaking as a guest on News Central’s programme, Jasiri, which celebrated their first anniversary, the mother of two discussed the influences behind her skits, which have entertained Nigerians since 2016.

Maraji attributed her comedic nature to her family background, noting that her parents and siblings are humorous.

“I would call it a calling, and I also say that I grew up in a family where people are quite funny. My father is very funny. And then I remember when I was in uni, and I would tell people things my father would do, and they’d be like, what kind of family is that? Like, that’s crazy.

“And so impersonating my father and my mother’s personality, I found that people found it extremely funny. I grew up with it. I think everybody’s funny. My sister’s very funny. My mom is very funny. …