Nigerian-born content creator Bemi Orojogun, popularly known as London Bus Aunty, has earned a nomination at the TikTok UK Awards 2025 in the Video of the Year category.
Orojogun, who is based in the United Kingdom, was nominated alongside Friends of Elmtree, Sam Morris, Gardiner Brothers, Joseph Machines, and Brad Ben for the prestigious award recognizing standout creators on the platform.
Reacting to the nomination in a video shared on her TikTok page on Saturday, a visibly elated Orojogun expressed disbelief and gratitude to her followers.
“Guess where I am? At the TikTok Awards! I have been nominated as the Best Video of the Year 2025. Guys, thank you for getting me here. I can’t believe I am here, but thank you,” she said excitedly.
Known for her simple yet captivating videos featuring London’s iconic double-decker buses, Orojogun has become one of TikTok’s most recognizable Nigerian figures abroad. Her trademark content — usually showing her smiling as she films passing buses without uttering a word — has earned her over 200,000 TikTok followers and 20,000 fans on Instagram.
PUNCH Online earlier reported that the middle-aged creator transitioned from a viral curiosity to a full-fledged influencer, collaborating with top brands and public figures, including the Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on the city’s 2,000 zero-emission buses project.
Nicknamed “London Bus Aunty” by fans, Orojogun first shot to fame in 2024 after posting a forced-perspective video, a creative visual trick that made passing buses appear closer than they were.
While some viewers have playfully teased her about filming too close to the road, she has clarified that all her recordings are done safely from the pavement.
Her nomination marks another milestone for Nigerians excelling on international creative platforms, showing that even the simplest ideas — such as celebrating London’s buses — can spark global recognition.#newsafro_
