Emmanuel Edunjobi, popularly known as EmmaOMG or Emma Oh Ma God, is a Nigerian entertainer, comedian, musician, content creator, actor, presenter and multi-instrumentalist. Over the years, he has built a career that combines comedy, music and storytelling, eventually becoming particularly recognized for his gospel music, Yoruba praise medleys and creative renditions of popular songs.
Born in Ogun State, Nigeria, EmmaOMG grew up as the last child in a family of six children. His love for entertainment and music began at an early age. According to his official biography, he joined his church choir as an instrumentalist when he was only eight years old. He went on to teach himself several instruments, including the guitar, piano and drums.
Although comedy would eventually make him widely known, EmmaOMG has consistently described music as his first love. His early musical experiences helped shape the unique style that would later become a major part of his identity as an entertainer.
EmmaOMG attended Covenant University, where he studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
His decision to study engineering did not stop him from pursuing entertainment. In fact, his university years became an important period in the development of his comedy career. He became known for performing comedy and music, eventually building a reputation as an entertainer while still a student.
His creative interests went far beyond simply telling jokes. He combined music, songwriting, instrumentation and comedy, developing a style that would later become one of his trademarks.
EmmaOMG’s career developed gradually across several areas of entertainment.
Before becoming widely recognized online, he worked in different aspects of the Nigerian entertainment industry, including comedy, music, presenting, production and radio.
After completing his NYSC in Lagos in 2011, he participated in several competitions during the NYSC programme, including singing and comedy competitions. His performances helped attract attention and eventually contributed to opportunities in radio.
He later became associated with Wazobia FM, where he worked as a producer and developed his presence within Nigerian media.
His career continued to evolve as he moved between radio, comedy, acting, presenting, music and online content.
In an interview with Punch, EmmaOMG explained that his career has gone through several stages. He was initially focused on stand-up comedy and MC work, later moved into skits and acting, and eventually began concentrating more heavily on music.
The name EmmaOhMaGod became closely associated with Emma’s comedic personality.
His comedy was different from many conventional Nigerian comedy acts because he often incorporated music into his performances. He could sing, play instruments, write songs and produce music, allowing him to turn musical ideas into comedy.
This combination became one of his biggest strengths.
He became known for creating musical parodies and humorous versions of popular songs, often using current events, Nigerian culture and everyday experiences as inspiration.
His ability to combine comedy with music made his content stand out in Nigeria’s growing digital entertainment space.
While many people first discovered EmmaOMG through comedy, music has always been a major part of his story.
His official biography describes music as his “first love,” and this can be seen throughout his career. He has written, arranged, produced and performed music while also playing multiple instruments.
His musical style eventually developed strongly around Christian music, Yoruba praise and traditional contemporary gospel.
One of his most recognizable forms of content is his Yoruba gospel praise medleys, which he shares across platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.
Rather than simply performing traditional songs, EmmaOMG often brings his own personality and musical arrangements to them.
In 2019, EmmaOMG founded The OhEmGee Band, a group consisting of experienced instrumentalists and singers.
The band focuses primarily on praise and worship, combining traditional Nigerian musical influences with contemporary arrangements. According to EmmaOMG’s official website, the band has performed at private and exclusive events in Lagos.
The creation of The OhEmGee Band represented another important step in Emma’s musical journey.
It allowed him to move beyond being a solo performer and create a larger musical experience around his style of praise and worship.
Another major part of EmmaOMG’s career is Faaji Friday, a music and entertainment show he has hosted with The OhEmGee Band since 2019.
The event takes place annually and has grown into a larger variety and music experience.
Faaji Friday reflects many of the things EmmaOMG is known for: music, comedy, Nigerian culture, live entertainment and interaction with an audience.
What began as an event connected to his birthday gradually developed into a recognizable brand of its own.
In recent years, EmmaOMG has become increasingly recognized as a gospel music artiste.
His music frequently incorporates Yoruba hymns, praise songs, Christian chants and contemporary gospel arrangements.
He has also released projects and individual songs built around praise and worship.
Some of the musical projects and releases associated with EmmaOMG include:
His recent work continues to show the combination of his musical ability, Nigerian cultural influences and Christian faith.
EmmaOMG has also worked as an actor and television personality.
His acting credits include appearances in Nigerian productions such as The Wedding Party, The Wedding Party 2: Destination Dubai, Your Excellency, The Accidental Spy and Come with Me.
He has also worked as a presenter and television personality.
Earlier in his career, he co-hosted ELR8D on EbonyLife TV alongside Chigul. The programme focused on nostalgic Nigerian experiences and culture.
These experiences further demonstrated his versatility as an entertainer.
The rise of social media gave EmmaOMG another platform through which to express his creativity.
His online content often combines music, comedy and Nigerian culture.
One of the things that separates him from many entertainers is his ability to create original music around an idea. He has also worked with brands as a content creator, particularly creating memorable and often humorous signature tunes for campaigns. His official website describes brand influencing and the creation of viral signature tunes as part of his work.
This has allowed him to work across both entertainment and commercial advertising.
EmmaOMG is married and is a father of two daughters. His official biography describes him as happily married and blessed with two daughters.
Although he shares aspects of his family life publicly, his professional identity remains largely centered around his music, comedy, content creation and entertainment work.
One of the most interesting things about EmmaOMG’s career is how often it has changed direction.
He has been a:
Rather than abandoning one part of his career for another, he has continued to combine them.
His comedy influenced his music. His music influenced his online content. His experience in radio and television strengthened his presentation skills, while his background as a musician gave his comedy a distinctive sound.
As he explained in a 2023 interview, he has moved through different phases of entertainment according to where his passion was leading him.
Today, EmmaOMG is best known as a multi-talented Nigerian entertainer and gospel musician whose work brings together comedy, music, praise, culture and digital content.
His journey from a young boy playing instruments in church to becoming a comedian, media personality and eventually a prominent gospel entertainer is a reflection of the different sides of his creativity.
At the center of it all, however, music has remained a constant.
From his early days learning instruments to his work with The OhEmGee Band, his Yoruba praise sessions, Faaji Friday and his gospel music releases, EmmaOMG has continued to build a career around the things he has loved since childhood: music, creativity, faith and making people happy