Kidbaby

Kidbaby
Born
Salman Aliyat Olamide

(2002-03-03) March 3, 2002
Ijebu Ode, Nigeria
Other nameEyinju Oluwa[1]
Occupations
  • Film maker
  • content creator
  • Internet personality
  • actress
Years active2021–present
SpouseRybeena (m. 2024)[2][3]
Instagram information
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Years active2021–present
Followers1.4 milllion
TikTok information
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Years active2021–present
Genres
  • Comedy
  • lifestyle
  • fashion
Followers4.1 million
YouTube information
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Years active2022–present
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Film
Subscribers204 thousand
Views18.5 million
Last updated: 15 August 2026

Salman Aliyat Olamide (born March 3, 2002) known professionally as Kidbaby or by her online pseudonym Kidbaby101 is a Nigerian content creator, comedienne, actress, TikToker,[4] philanthropist, YouTuber and filmmaker.[5][6] She first gained public attention through comedy videos on Social media, where she became known for sketches featuring a childlike voice.

She is best known for portraying Tope in the 2025 Nigerian comedy-drama film Oversabi Aunty, directed and produced by Toyin Abraham, a performance for which she received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[7] She has also acted in television project such as High School Wacko and starred in films, including Alakada: Bad and Boujee (2024), Ìyálóde (2025), and The Fool Detectives (2025).

Early life and education

Salman Aliyat Olamide was born on March 3, 2002 in Ijebu Ode, Nigeria.[8] She attended Advance Nursery and Primary School and Ansar-Ud-Deen Senior High School.[9]

In an interview with Ebuka Obi-Uchendu on Channels Television, Salman stated that she started using her "Child like voice" around when she was six years old. While in secondary school, she took part in drama clubs and was influenced by Helen Paul, whose use of character and comedy later inspired her to develop her own character.[10]

She graduated from Gateway Polytechnic, where she studied Mass Communication.[8]

Career

Kidbaby’s career began after a friend posted a video of her mimicking a childlike voice on TikTok.[10] The video went viral on social media in 2020, drawing attention to her style.[11]

She was encouraged by her boyfriend to create content on TikTok and later opened her own account in 2022, where she began posting comedy sketches featuring the voice and character. She later appeared in videos with other Nigerian comedians and content creators, including Broda Shaggi, Layi Wasabi, Oluwadolarz and Steve Chucks.[11]

Kidbaby made her film debut as Aduke in Alakada: Bad and Boujee in 2024.[12] and Young Adikaka in Ìyálóde.[8]

In January 2025, She made her directorial debut as the producer of Adetutu,[13][14] which premiered in January 29 2025.[15] Also that same year she produced the film The Fool Detectives Where she also played the character Pablo. On 4 September 2025, Kidbaby appeared on the live television programme Entertainment Splash on TVC.[16] Kidbaby starred in the Nollywood film Oversabi Aunty in December 2025.[17]

Kidbaby earned her first award nomination at the 2025 Trendupp Awards in the Emerging Force category.[18] She was also honoured with the Honorary Award for Youth in Creativity at the Black History and Lifestyle Awards.[19] At the 2025 MOI Awards in October, she was nominated for Content Creator of the Year.[20] In November 2025, Kidbaby starred in Radio series Ajo Circle, a BellaNaija stop #StopHPVforHer campaign opposite Opeoluwa Keshinro. The series was produce by Temi Balogun.[21]

In 2026, Kidbaby received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 2026 Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) for her performance in Oversabi Aunty.[22] That same year, She received a local honor from the City of Brampton, Canada, presented by Patrick Brown on behalf of the Brampton City Council.[23] In July 2026, Kidbaby performed alongside Kenny Blaq as a headliner in live comedy show "The Oxymoron of Kenny Blaq". at the Eko Convention Centre, Eko Hotels & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria.[24]

Social media influence and philanthropy

Kidbaby took part in community outreach initiatives through a partnership with the Lagos Food Bank Initiative. As part of the collaboration, she took part in programmes aimed at supporting vulnerable households and raising awareness of food insecurity. She has stated that the partnership reflects her interest in using her public platform to support humanitarian causes and encourage community involvement.[25] In December 2025, she was featured alongside digital creator Trench Boy in Coca-Cola’s #ShareACoke campaign commercial.[26] In 2026, she appeared on the cover of the 14th issue of EscapeMag alongside singer Qing Madi.[27][28]

Personal life

Olamide is married to Nigerian singer Rybeena. The couple married in a traditional ceremony in November 2024.[29][30]

Discography

Kidbaby released a song called "Box 18" (2024) featuring her husband.[31][32]

Singles

Title Year Album
"Box 18" 2024 Non-album single

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
2024 The Little Things Custumier
Alakada: Bad and Boujee[12] Aduke
2025 Ìyálóde Young Adikaka
Oversabi Aunty Tope
Adetutu Adetutu
The Fool Detectives Pablo

Television

Year Title Role
2024 Entertainment Splash (E-Splash) Herself[33]
2026 High School Wacko[34] Bolly Choco

Radio series

Year Title Note
2025 Ajo Circle BellaNaija Radio drama[35]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref.
2025 Black History and Lifestyle Awards Honorary award for youth in creativity Honoured [36]
Trendupp Awards Emerging Force Nominated [37]
MOI Awards Content Creator of the Year Nominated [20]
2026 City of Brampton Certificate of Recognition Honoured [38]
YouTube Creator Award Silver Creator Award Won
Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [39][40]

References

  1. ↑ Metibogun, Shade (17 October 2025). "Video as Adekunle Gold Shuns Kidbaby While Passing: "From Then on, She Wouldn't Greet Celebs Again" - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  2. ↑ Shojobi, Abisola (15 January 2026). "Five Things You Should Know About Nigerian TikToker Kidbaby". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
  3. ↑ Apanpa, Olaniyi (21 August 2026). "Rybeena Shares Reason Why He and Wife Kidbaby Don't Want Children in Nigeria - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 23 August 2026.
  4. ↑ Akinsanmi, 'Sola (17 October 2025). "The evolution of TikTok creator Kidbaby". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  5. ↑ ch, mich (1 June 2024). "Eyinju Oluwa KidBaby (Baby Of TikTok) Biography: Age, Boyfriend, Real Name, Net Worth". TimzTell. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  6. ↑ Adesina, Michael (18 October 2025). "Kidbaby emerges as one of Nigeria's TikTok breakout stars of 2025". P.M. News. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  7. ↑ Okechukwu, Rejoice (30 March 2026). "The Herd, Gingerrr lead AMVCA 2026 with nine nominations". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  8. 1 2 3 Adebayo, Segun (15 June 2025). "I'm not just creating content, I'm telling my story — Kidbaby101". Tribune Online. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Olaeze, Christine (20 November 2023). "Meet Kidbaby, the TikToker Behind the Six-Year-Old Voice". Daily Trust. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  10. 1 2 Channels Television (19 November 2023). TikToker Olamide Salman Speaks On Fame And Revenue Sharing On TikTok. Retrieved 4 August 2026 – via YouTube.
  11. 1 2 Gbenga, Adejayan (10 May 2025). "The baby voice is not the whole story: Kidbaby". Blueprint Newspapers Limited. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  12. 1 2 "3 times the chaos🔥 Meet the Daresola, Eregele and Kid Baby of #AlakadaBadandBoujee". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  13. ↑ "Adetutu (2025) Yoruba Movie Download | NGMovies". Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  14. ↑ Babatunde, Adedayo (2 February 2025). "Movie Review: Kidbaby 'Adetutu' Two Halves, One Movie". New Telegraph. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  15. ↑ CITY EDGE TV (29 January 2025). TOYIN ABRAHAM DANCED WITH KID BABY OF TIKTOK AT HER NEW MOVIE PREMIERE “ADETUTU”. Retrieved 5 August 2026 – via YouTube.
  16. ↑ TVC (4 September 2025). I'm Still Not Comfortable Asking For Help From My Husband - Kidbaby 101. Retrieved 5 August 2026 – via YouTube.
  17. ↑ Njoku, Benjamin (24 November 2025). "Kidbaby Stars Alongside Toyin Abraham in New Box-Office Film". Vanguard News. Retrieved 7 July 2026.
  18. ↑ "Meet the 2025 Trenduppawwards Nominees". www.trenduppawards.com. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  19. ↑ "Thank you to the Good people at @bhlayouthsincreativity such an honor to speak and sit with prominent voices and leaders 🙏🏾". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  20. 1 2 "Kidbaby – Nominated for Content Creator of the Year at the MOI Awards". moiawards.com. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  21. ↑ Ogunsemore, John (2 November 2025). "BellaNaija amplifies HPV campaign". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  22. ↑ "AMVCA nominees: Bucci Franklin, William Benson, Lateef Adedimeji, Bimbo Akintola, Sola Sobowale make Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards 2026 nominees list". BBC News Pidgin. 30 March 2026. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  23. ↑ "Mayor of Brampton Honors Kidbaby with Certificate of Recognition in Canada". Simple Magazine. 22 February 2026. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  24. ↑ "KIDBABY, ANGELINA, SISTER AGNES DID KENNYBLAQ DIRTY AT THE OXYMORON OF KENNYBLAQ THERAPY". Asorock.com. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  25. ↑ LFBI (23 April 2026). "KIDBABY GIVE BACK TO SOCIETY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH LAGOS FOOD BANK INITIATIVE". Lagos Food Bank, Nigeria, Africa. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  26. ↑ Abiodun, Alao (22 December 2025). "Kidbaby joins Coca-Cola's #ShareACoke Campaign". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  27. ↑ Akutu, Geraldine (8 April 2026). "EscapeMag Releases Issue 14, Launches Digital Platform To Boost Africa's Creative Economy". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  28. ↑ "Kid Baby: No Way It's The Same Person". DEA - Digital Escape Africa. Retrieved 4 August 2026.
  29. ↑ Bamiro, Oluwajoba (1 December 2024). "Toyin Abraham Celebrates Kidbaby as She Officially Ties the Knot with Popular Singer Rybeena". Gboah.com. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  30. ↑ "Rybeena & Kidbaby Married (Husband & Wife) Wedding Pictures". TheFamousNaija. 5 April 2026. Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  31. ↑ Taiwo, Olufunke (3 November 2024). "Box 18 Lyrics by Kidbaby Feat. Rybeena". NotjustOk. Retrieved 6 August 2026.
  32. ↑ Box 18 (feat. Rybeena) by Kidbaby on Apple Music, 16 October 2024, retrieved 6 August 2026
  33. ↑ "Today on #EsplashOnTVC, we had a chat with @kidbaby101". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 7 August 2026.
  34. ↑ Shina, Raphael Ayomi (19 May 2026). "High School Wacko - Nollywire". Retrieved 5 August 2026.
  35. ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (29 October 2025). "BellaNaija's 'Ajo Circle' radio drama to advance HPV awareness among Nigerian women". Vanguard News. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  36. ↑ "BHLA founder partners with YABATECH to empower over 1,000 young creatives in Lagos". guardian.ng. 16 October 2025. Retrieved 13 December 2025.
  37. ↑ Alake, Olumide (20 June 2025). "2025 Trendupp Awards: Priscilla Ojo, Peller, Regina Daniels, Others Make Nomination List - Legit.ng". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 8 July 2026.
  38. ↑ Adebayo, Segun (21 February 2026). "Kidbaby bags Certificate of Recognition from Mayor of Brampton". Nigerian Tribune. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  39. ↑ "Olamide Aliyat 'Kidbaby' Bags AMVCA 2026 Nomination". This Day. 27 April 2026. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
  40. ↑ Ayodele, Racheal (10 May 2026). "AMVCA 2026: Full list of winners". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 July 2026.
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