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Niko Omilana

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Niko Omilana

Nikolas Daniel Adegbajumo Omilana ( NI-koh o-mi-LAH-nə; born 4 March 1998) is a British YouTuber, prankster and perennial political candidate. He is known for posting prank videos on YouTube and running as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 UK general election, being unsuccessful in both elections. He is also known for being a part of the Beta Squad YouTube group. Omilana has also competed in several charity football matches, including Soccer Aid and multiple Sidemen charity matches.

Infobox

Born
Nikolas Daniel Adegbajumo Omilana (1998-03-04) 4 March 1998 London, England
Occupations
YouTuber Political candidate
Political party
Independent
Channel
Niko Omilana
Years active
2011–present
Genres
Entertainment comedy politics
Subscribers
8 million
Views
771 million
Website
shadesbyniko

Tables

· Filmography › Television
2024
2024
Year(s)
2024
Title
The Wheel
Role
Himself
Notes
Celebrity Expert
2025
2025
Year(s)
2025
Title
The Celebrity Traitors
Role
Himself
Notes
Contestant; series 1
2025–present
2025–present
Year(s)
2025–present
Title
Baller League UK
Role
Himself
Notes
Six-a-side football league
Year(s)
Title
Role
Notes
Ref.
2024
The Wheel
Himself
Celebrity Expert
2025
The Celebrity Traitors
Himself
Contestant; series 1
2025–present
Baller League UK
Himself
Six-a-side football league
· Filmography › Web
2023
2023
Year(s)
2023
Title
The Biggest Menace
Role
Himself
Episodes
7
Year(s)
Title
Role
Episodes
Ref.
2023
The Biggest Menace
Himself
7
· Filmography › Music videos
2019
"Vibranium"
Role(s)
Chunkz feat. Neji
Notes
Himself
Year
Title
Artist(s)
Role
Ref.
2019
"Vibranium"
Chunkz feat. Neji
Himself
· Awards and nominations
Rated Awards
Rated Awards
Ceremony
Rated Awards
Year
2021
Category
Personality of the Year
Recipient
Himself
Result
Won
Shorty Awards
Shorty Awards
Ceremony
Shorty Awards
Year
2020
Category
Breakout YouTuber
Recipient
Himself
Result
Nominated
Ceremony
Year
Category
Recipient
Result
Ref.
Rated Awards
2021
Personality of the Year
Himself
Won
Shorty Awards
2020
Breakout YouTuber
Himself
Nominated
· Election history
Party
Party
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Party
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Candidate
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
1st round
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
2nd round
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total
Total
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Total
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Of round
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Transfers
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Total
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Of round
Mayor of London election 6 May 2021
Party
Candidate
1st round
2nd round
1st round votesTransfer votes, 2nd round
Total
Of round
Transfers
Total
Of round
Labour
Sadiq Khan
1,013,721
40 %
192,313
1,206,034
55 %
Conservative
Shaun Bailey
893,051
35 %
84,550
977,601
44 %
Green
Siân Berry
197,976
7 %
Liberal Democrats
Luisa Porritt
111,716
4 %
Independent
Niko Omilana
49,628
2 %
Reclaim
Laurence Fox
47,634
1 %
London Real
Brian Rose
31,111
1 %
Rejoin EU
Richard Hewison
28,012
1 %
Count Binface
Count Binface
24,775
1 %
Women's Equality
Mandu Reid
21,182
0 %
Let London Live
Piers Corbyn
20,604
0 %
Animal Welfare
Vanessa Hudson
16,826
0 %
UKIP
Peter Gammons
14,393
0 %
Independent
Farah London
11,869
0 %
Heritage
David Kurten
11,025
0 %
Independent
Nims Obunge
9,682
0 %
SDP
Steve Kelleher
8,764
0 %
Renew
Kam Balayev
7,774
0 %
Independent
Max Fosh
6,309
0 %
Burning Pink
Valerie Brown
5,305
0 %
Labour hold

References

  1. BBC News
    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c511vxmx27ko
  2. Best Friend Test 2: Beta Squad Edition
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgS7WfFvjKk
  3. Joe
    https://www.joe.co.uk/politics/niko-omilana-interview-edl-181259
  4. "HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME ! Big 23 years of age, thank you for all your messages ❤️"
    https://twitter.com/NikoOmilana/status/1367495094924886032
  5. YouTube
    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdcUmdOxMrhRjKMw-BX19AA
  6. Tubefilter
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/10/16/creators-going-pro-beta-squad/
  7. Indy100
    https://www.indy100.com/politics/niko-omilana-election-sunak-richmond
  8. Indy100
    https://www.indy100.com/news/edl-march-undercover-video-black-youtuber-niko-omilana-racism-8355556
  9. Indy100
    https://www.indy100.com/news/tommy-robinson-edl-video-niko-omilana-youtube-prank-8503986
  10. Indy100
    https://www.indy100.com/news/tommy-robinson-prank-video-youtube-edl-english-defence-league-brexit-niko-omilana-8683116
  11. Realscreen
    https://realscreen.com/2019/02/22/studio71-uk-to-launch-reality-web-series-beta-squad-with-youtube-creators/
  12. Tubefilter
    https://www.tubefilter.com/2019/02/19/studio71-moxie-beta-house/
  13. "1 MILLION i never thought this day would happen, this has been my dream since i was like 12 years old and im so thankful that it has become my job and to hit 1 million subscribers has blown me away, massive thank you to everyone who has helped and supported... BIG UP THE NDL ❤️"
    https://twitter.com/NikoOmilana/status/1166743359903490050
  14. TIME
    https://time.com/6988154/youtube-prankster-niko-omilana-uk-general-election-register/
  15. Business Insider
    https://www.businessinsider.com/youtube-channels-to-subscribe-to-in-2020
  16. shortyawards
    https://shortyawards.com/12th/nikoomilana
  17. Business Insider
    https://www.businessinsider.com/nominees-for-the-2020-shorty-awards-social-media-influencer-list-2020-1#actorarts-and-entertainment-1
  18. The Guardian
    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/apr/12/kfc-faces-backlash-over-misleading-portrayal-of-chicken-farming-niko-omilana
  19. YouTuber pranks KKK leader into saying 'BLM' during fake BBC interview
    https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/culture/kkk-leader-youtube-prank-niko-omilana-b2080008.html
  20. Arkansas Times
    https://arktimes.com/arkansas-blog/2022/05/16/british-comic-punks-kkk-leader-in-arkansas
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