Nigerian social media celebrities, popularly called Ikorodu Bois have been nominated for the Favourite African Social Media Star category at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards 2021.
The Ikorodu Bois is a Nigerian online comedy group that recreates and mimics multi-million dollar music videos, Hollywood movie trailers and epic pictures.
Last year, Ikorodu Bois attracted the interest of the producers of the Hollywood movie, Extraction 2, the Russo Brothers, following the remake of the movie trailer which features Chris Hemsworth.
In a tweet by the Russo Brothers, they expressed excitement at the remake and invited the Ikorodu Bois to the world premiere of their Netflix action film sequel.This comedy group has also been able to get the attention of the creative world including CNN and Netflix.
In the last year 2020, renowned filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan determined to take the young creatives under his wings, pledging to help them soar in the film industry.
Afolayan communicated his determination to reward the Ikorodu Bois hard work, enthusiasm, and courageous creativity, by educating and encouraging them. To this end, Afolayan awarded the Ikorodu Bois with a full scholarship into KAP Film & Television Academy as well as an exclusive mentorship program with Kunle Afolayan.
The Nigerian social media celebrities announced their nomination via Twitter. In their post, they urged Nigerians to vote for them, detailing how their fans can help them win the award.
“Good news – we have just been nominated for a Nickelodeon kids choice award. Please guys vote for us. Here’s how you can vote: on Twitter, using the hastags #voteikorodubois & #KCA or visit kca.nickelodeon.tv to vote #KCA | @NickAfrica” the Tweet said.