Isaac Bholu

Ojo Boluwatife Babatunde, popularly known as Isaac Bholu, is a Nigerian comedian, actor and internet personality.

Early life and education

Bholu was born in Ibadan, Oyo State on 20 February 1995. He attended Smart Kiddies College for primary education and Ariyo International College for secondary education.

He later studied Microbiology at the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, where he completed his undergraduate education in 2020. He pursued master’s degree in University of the West of England where he graduated in 2023.

Career

Bholu began creating short comedy skits during a period of academic strikes in Nigerian universities in 2015, sharing them primarily on Instagram. His comedy is characterised by expressive physical performance and visual storytelling, earning comparisons to other global creators who use non-verbal humour to communicate ideas. He has been compared to Italian internet personality Khaby Lame for his use of facial expressions, timing, and body language in visual comedy.

Bholu has cited Nigerian comedian Twyse Ereme as a key influence on his career. He has also expressed admiration for veteran Nigerian actors such as Adebayo Salami.

In 2023, he was recognised as a member of ForbesBLK, an initiative of Forbes that highlights Black leaders and creatives worldwide.

He acted in a stage play, Throne of Ashes: Íkú Bàbá Yèyé in February 2026

In March 2026, he acted in Utopia Theatre Open Mic Night in Sheffield