Nigerian comic group Ikorodu Bois earn Kanye West’s praise over ‘Father’ recreation
By Folashade Olorunfemi –
Nigerian comedy group, Ikorodu Bois, have earned global rapper Kanye West and his wife, Bianca Censori’s acknowledgment following the recreation of his newly released song, “Father.”
“Father,” a collaborative song by American rappers Kanye West and Travis Scott, was released on March 28, 2026, accompanied by a music video. The song was produced by the two artists alongside Che Pope and Jahaan Sweet.
The Ikorodu Bois posted a recreated version of the “Father” music video on Wednesday, displaying their signature low-budget style and gaining recognition from Kanye and his wife, who reacted with a fire emoji to show support for the creative work posted on TikTok.
Ikorodu Bois is a Nigerian online comedy group known for recreating and mimicking multi-million-dollar music videos, Hollywood movie trailers, and epic celebrity photoshoots and red carpet moments using everyday items.
The creative group consists of teenagers from Ikorodu, Lagos — siblings Muiz Sanni (17), Malik Sanni (11), Fawas Aina (15), and their cousin, Babatunde Sanni (24), who manages and edits their videos. They rose to prominence after their viral recreation of Netflix projects like Extraction and Money Heist caught the attention of global celebrities, including Will Smith and Chris Hemsworth. The “Father” video’s sharp visuals made it a perfect fit for their signature style, further boosting their international reach.
The group was nominated in 2021 for the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in the Favourite African Social Media Star category. In the same year, Netflix partnered with Ikorodu Bois for its Oscar Weekend Film Brand Campaign, highlighting their role as standout creative fans in the film industry. They have also earned the endorsement of Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu.
The group continues to gain global recognition for their creative low-budget remakes using ordinary items.
