2025 Week 44 Men Crush Monday - Akinyoola "Kamo State" Ayoola (From Skits to Cinema Star)

If there’s one thing Akinyoola Ayoola, popularly known as Kamo State, has taught us, it’s that the internet can launch more than laughter, it can build legends. What began as a passion for storytelling through short, funny skits has grown into a full-fledged acting and filmmaking career that continues to inspire a generation of creators.

Kamo State’s journey started online, where his hilarious and relatable skits made him a household name. But behind the laughs was a man with bigger dreams. He wasn’t content with just entertaining, he wanted to tell deeper stories, stories that reflected the realities, struggles, and humour of everyday Nigerian life.

That drive led him to produce and release several successful YouTube films like Ilu Le, Crazy Family, Prison, and Fatherhood, each a mix of comedy, family values, and social lessons.

In film, Kamo State’s growth has been just as impressive. After shining in Funke Akindele’s Aiyetoro Town and later as “Lebe” in Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024), he’s kept his foot on the gas. This year, he stars in a lineup of major titles including Gingerrr, Adunni: Ogidan Binrin, and the much-anticipated Behind The Scenes — Funke Akindele’s new movie hitting cinemas on December 12, 2025.

From creating laughs to commanding screens, Kamo State is proving that comedy is just one part of his story. His consistency, creative direction, and bold step into feature films mark him as one of Nollywood’s brightest stars to watch.

Whether he’s behind the camera producing or in front of it performing, Kamo State reminds us that the journey from “online skit maker” to “cinema name” is no joke, it’s the work of passion and persistence.