Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi Biography: Husband, Comedy, Age, Net Worth, Kids, Videos, YouTube, Family

Biography

Gloria Oloruntobi (born February 6, 1997), widely recognized as Maraji, is a skilled Nigerian entertainer who excels in comedy, content creation, and acting. Her fame primarily arises from her remarkable skits featured on Instagram, a popular social media platform.

Maraji displays exceptional versatility within these skits, effortlessly embodying various characters and skillfully imitating their distinctive traits and mannerisms. Her comedic prowess has earned her a substantial following and positioned her as a notable figure in the entertainment industry.

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Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Gloria Oloruntobi
Stage Name:	Maraji
Born:	6 February 1997 (age 27 years old)
Place of Birth:	Edo, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Edo State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Education:	Covenant University
Height:	1.77 m
Parents:	Mr. & Mrs. Oloruntobi
Siblings:	3
Spouse:	Joshua Mensah (m 2021)
Boyfriend • Partner:	N/A
Children:	Jayden Mensah
Occupation:	Comedian • Actress
Net Worth:	US$200,000

Early Life & Education

Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi, a talented and brilliant Nigerian comedian, was born on February 6, 1997. She was born and nurtured in Edo State, Nigeria, by her loving parents, whose identities are unknown. For convenience, they can be referred to as Mr. and Mrs. Oloruntobi. 

Alongside her, she has been blessed with one sister and two brothers who have played important roles in shaping her life. Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi pursued her education at Covenant University, where she undoubtedly honed her talents and further developed her skills.

Career

Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi faced a lot of challenges when she first started her journey. To overcome her fears, she created lip-sync videos to popular songs. One particular video she made was a lip-sync to Nicki Minaj‘s song during her college years. However, Maraji was hesitant to share it on social media as she feared being ridiculed by others. 

Unexpectedly, her friend took matters into their own hands and posted the video without her knowledge. This marked Maraji‘s debut appearance on social media, and much to her surprise, the lip-sync video went viral, boosting her confidence immensely and encouraging her to continue creating more videos.

Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi created a lip-sync video for Reekado Bank’s popular song Sugar Baby. To her surprise, the artist reposted her video on his Instagram account, giving her quite 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, to her delight. As a result of these reposts, Maraji‘s fan base grew exponentially as Instagram users eagerly flocked to her page in search of more entertaining content.

After being inspired by her increasing audience, Gloria ‘Maraji’ Oloruntobi created more video content. She ventured into comedy videos and has been delighting her fans ever since. With a whopping 2 million followers on Instagram, she continuously entertains them with hilarious comedy skits and captivating afro-dance videos.

The Future Awards Africa and the Nigerian Entertainment Awards. Maraji‘s comedic style resonates with many Nigerians due to its relatable nature, showcasing the different aspects of Nigerian culture and society.

Her ability to effortlessly portray multiple characters in her videos adds to her talent and versatility as a comedian.

Not only has she gained recognition through her online presence, but she has also been given opportunities to collaborate with other popular artists in the Nigerian music industry. This further solidifies 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 comedy scene in Nigeria.

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, sealing their love and commitment. As a result of their union, they were blessed with a beautiful child. Now, filled with joy and anticipation, Gloria and her loving husband are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their second bundle of joy.

In April 2022, Maraji, Gloria Oloruntobi’s affectionate nickname, joyfully introduced her son Jayden Mensah to the world. Overwhelmed by the surprising speed of her second pregnancy, Maraji admitted that she couldn’t believe she was expecting again so soon.

Net Worth

Gloria Oloruntobi, widely recognized by her stage name, Maraji, hails from Nigeria and has gained popularity as a talented comedian and content creator. Her net worth is estimated to be approximately $200,000, a remarkable achievement considering her young age and the competitive industry she belongs to.

Maraji‘s major source of income comes from her humorous comedy routines, which have a large following on her YouTube channel, with over 500,000 followers. Aside from her online comedic endeavors, she gets a substantial percentage of her money from different sponsorships and lucrative brand partnerships, contributing to her overall net worth.