Emmanuella Samuel became Africa’s best-known child comedian through Mark Angel Comedy, winning a Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award and fans across the world. Now a young adult, she is building her own career.
Quick facts
| Full name | Emmanuella Samuel |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 July 2005, Port Harcourt, Rivers State (from Imo State) |
| Education | Brighton Gate Academy, Port Harcourt |
| Famous for | Mark Angel Comedy skits, “My Real Face” |
| Awards | Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, Favourite African Social Star (2021); Top Subscribed Creator, Sub-Saharan African YouTube Awards (2016) |
Child star
Emmanuella started acting at about five when Mark Angel cast her in a video during a family holiday. Her confident, cheeky delivery made skits like “My Real Face” go viral globally, and she became one of the youngest African YouTube award winners.
Awards and projects
- Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Award, Favourite African Social Star (2021)
- Nominated alongside Davido for Favourite African Star (2018)
- Announced in 2018 for a role in a Disney project
- Appeared in the Australian film Survive or Die
Growing up in public
Fans celebrated when, as a young teenager, she built a house for her mother. As she grew older, her management moved from Mark Angel to a professional agency, and she has been building her own brand online.
Net worth and businesses
Her earnings come from YouTube, endorsements and appearances. Celebrity net worth figures online are mostly guesses — none of the big numbers you see are verified, so treat them with care.
