Gloria Oloruntobi, widely known as Maraji, is a vibrant Nigerian comedian and content creator who has taken social media by storm with her hilarious skits and relatable humor. Born in Edo State and raised in Lagos, she discovered her comedic talent through lip-sync videos that went viral, launching her into fame.
Gloria Oloruntobi (Maraji) Biography
| Real Name | Gloria Oloruntobi |
| Religion | Christian |
| Education | Covenant University (2017) |
| Parents | Mr. and Mrs. Oloruntobi |
| Siblings | One sister, two brothers |
| Spouse | Joshua Mensah (m. 2021) |
| Children | Jayden Mensah, Jordan Mensah |
| Relationship | Married |
Early Life and Education
Gloria Oloruntobi (born on February 6, 1997, 29 years old) is from Edo State, Nigeria, and grew up in a close-knit family with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Oloruntobi, and three siblings—one sister and two brothers.
Gloria attended Covenant University in Ogun State, graduating in 2017 with a second-class upper degree in International Relations at age 19. During her university years, she set the stage for her comedy career. She also completed her National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program.
Career
Maraji began her career in 2016 during a winter break at Covenant University. Initially hesitant, she created a lip-sync video to a Nicki Minaj song, which her friend posted online without her consent.
The video went viral, boosting her confidence. She followed with lip-syncs to Reekado Banks’ “Sugar Baby,” Korede Bello, and Skales, all reposted by the artists, growing her Instagram following to over 1.6 million.
Maraji transitioned to comedy skits, portraying multiple characters with seamless accent switches, capturing relatable Nigerian experiences like gossip, friendships, and cultural quirks. Her Afro-dance videos and skits resonate deeply, earning her a spot among Nigeria’s top Instagram comedians.
She starred in music videos for Falz’s “Something Light” (2017) and Yemi Alade’s “Single and Searching” (2017).
Maraji handles her own video production, from ideation to editing, and has expressed interest in the Nigerian film industry, also known as Nollywood. However, she declines roles that don’t align with her vision. She prefers working solo due to her perfectionist nature, ensuring her content reflects her unique style.
Awards and Nominations
- 2017: The Future Awards Africa – Prize for Comedy (Nominated)
- 2017: Nigerian Teen Choice Awards – Choice Instagrammer (Nominated)
- 2018: The Future Awards Africa – Prize for Comedy (Nominated)
- 2018: City People Music Awards – Comedy Act of the Year (Nominated)
- 2018: Nigerian Entertainment Awards – Best Comedy Act (Online) (Nominated)
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @maraji_
- Twitter handle: @Maraji_
- YouTube channel: Maraji’s World
Personal Life
Gloria Oloruntobi is married to Joshua Mensah, a Ghanaian, whom she wed in a private ceremony in 2021. Their relationship had ups and downs. They welcomed their first son, Jayden Mensah, in April 2022, and their second son, Jordan Mensah, in 2023. As of 2025, Maraji is expecting her third child, announced with joy on Instagram.
In August 2024, she and her family survived a car accident while returning from church, with their vehicle spinning and landing in a ditch.
Net Worth
Maraji is a vibrant Nigerian comedian and content creator with a net worth of $500,000. She earns from sponsored Instagram posts, charging N500,000 to N1,000,000 per post, and ad revenue from her YouTube channel, Maraji’s World, with over 576,000 subscribers.
