TikTok’s popularity keeps increasing in the country and has also received a major boost following the stay home directive by the government due to the outbreak of novel coronavirus. The restriction has seen many Nigerians turn to social media platforms for entertainment and social engagement.
Earlier this month, TikTok US released its “Year on TikTok: Top 100” which highlighted and celebrated the community and videos that brought joy across America in 2020.
Today, TikTok in its second annual 'Year-end rewind’, TikTok reveals the most impactful creators, celebs, effects, challenges and songs that brought happiness and comfort to its vibrant and creative community in Nigeria.
Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok Content Operations Manager, Africa,
says that it has been amazing to see vibrant, diverse and creative content
coming out of 2020 and that the team looks forward to more of this in 2021.
In its second annual ‘Year-end rewind’, TikTok reveals the
most impactful creators, celebs, effects, challenges and songs that brought
happiness and comfort to its vibrant and creative community in Nigeria.
Short-form mobile video destination, TikTok, is excited to
unveil some of the platform’s best creators and moments in its second annual
year-end rewind for Nigeria. Among these videos are some of the most incredible
challenges, songs and creators that sparked creativity, gave comfort and
brought smiles and joy to Nigeria’s TikTok community in 2020.
Despite it being a difficult year, with the world battling a
global pandemic that resulted in social distancing and uncertainty, TikTok and
its local community managed to defy the odds and make us literally laugh out
loud while bringing everyone together online.
Boniswa Sidwaba, TikTok Content Operations Manager, Africa,
explains that TikTok’s mission has always been to inspire creativity and bring
joy to its users.
“Throughout this socially-distant year, the platform allowed
its community to stay connected by celebrating trends and spreading positivity.
It has been amazing to see vibrant, diverse, and creative content coming out of
2020, and we look forward to more of this in 2021.”
As we come to the end of the year, now’s the time to look
back and shine the spotlight on 10 of TikTok’s most popular Nigerian creators
who continued to lift up our spirits and keep us entertained throughout the
year.
In no particular order, here they are:
- Blaqboi__vic
- Zicsaloma
- Dannycharm
- Vikkiices
- Aji_anje
- Iam Why Kayy
- _t.O.L.A.H_
- Doubledstwins
- Jonsineelo
- Cyrilna_n
Next up, we are excited to reveal 10 of the top popular
local celebs, who chose to give the TikTok community a glimpse into their
everyday lives which often included showcasing their work, family, and friends.
Here they are:
- Donjazzy
- Iyabo Ojo
- Mr Macaroni1
- Symply_Tacha
- Yemi Alade
- Toke Makinwa
- Tiwa Savage
- Korede Bello
- Official_Regina
- Mercy Johnson Okojie
Here we’re rounding off 10 of the most memorable moments
during lockdown. Although we all had to keep our distance this year, it was
through challenges like these that we truly came together. Take a look below.
- Boredathome
- Thanksforheroes
- Savagechallenge
- Leavingmybody
- Happyathome
- Indaboskichallenge
- 15sfitness
- Athomewithme
- Letlovelead
- Tiktokcares
In addition to the most memorable moments during lockdown,
we’re also highlighting 10 more challenges that went viral in Nigeria this
year:
- Dontleaveme
- Onenigeria
- Dontrushchallenge
- Knowyou
- Bopdaddychallenge
- Dudukechallenge
- Allofmypretty
- Boredathome
- Lipstickday2020
- Freezeframe
With its easy-to-use video capturing and cool editing tools, TikTok makes it possible for everyone and anyone to express their creativity. Over here, we’re ready to share 10 of the most popular effects on the platform.
- Ugly Face
- Tear
- One Nigeria
- How Old
- Green Screen
- Contact Lenses
- Blingbling
- Nigeria Face Paint
- Emoji Imitation
- Face Tracking
Last, but not least, we’re highlighting 10 of the
top viral, local songs based on the number of creations on TikTok.
- Duduke by Simi
- Know You by Ladipoe & SImi
- Pretty Girl by Adekunle Gold & Patoranking
- Boyz by Yemi Alade
- Koroba by Tiwa Savage
- Jollof On The Jet by Dj Cuppy
- Nobody by Dj Neptune & Joeboy & Mr Eazi
- Bop Daddy by Falz & Ms Banks
- Mi Casa Su Casa by Korede Bello
- Jerusalema (Feat. Burna Boy & Nomcebo Zikode) [Remix] by Master Kg
In closing, Sidwaba says that TikTok looks forward to continuing to be a place where people can come to be entertained and inspired by a global community of creators.
0 comments:
Post a Comment