Get to know trending influencers from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram. See their background, rise to fame, age, and social media journey.
IShowSpeed, usually just called Speed, is the online name of Darren Jason Watkins Jr., an American YouTuber and livestreamer from Cincinnati, Ohio. He became known for loud, emotional reactions while gaming, then built a global audience with football content and “IRL” livestreams from cities around the world. This profile relies on published reporting and a…
King Mitchy is a Nigerian content creator whose videos from markets, slums and street corners have turned into one of the country’s more talked-about experiments in online giving. She is known for filming herself handing money, rent and supplies to people in need, and in 2025 she was honoured with the Humanitarian Award at the…
Purple Speedy is the online name of Peace Pever Anpee, a Nigerian TikTok dancer and content creator from Gboko, Benue State. She is known for dance-challenge videos, for dressing in purple, and for one of the largest TikTok followings in Nigeria. This profile draws on Pulse Nigeria, several newspaper features and a sponsored interview, and…
Sophia Momodu is a Nigerian entrepreneur, fashion and beauty consultant and brand influencer who is also widely known as the mother of Davido’s eldest child. Her public identity has often been tied to that relationship, but the more recent coverage describes a businesswoman running a fashion label, a travel concierge business and a foundation. This…
Gaise Baba, born Akinade Ibuoye, is a Nigerian gospel-leaning singer, songwriter and event founder who describes himself as a “culture architect”. His music blends gospel with Afrobeats and urban styles, and he has also built a youth education programme, a festival and a podcast. Earlier versions of this page on hqbios.com mixed his music career…
Monalisa Stephen was a Nigerian plus-size model, actress, clothing designer and body-positivity advocate who became widely known on social media for speaking openly against body shaming. She died in Lagos on 13 May 2025, at the age of 33, according to Within Nigeria. The earlier version of this page on hqbios.com was written as though…