A deep dive into Isbae U’s journey and the milestones that shaped his growth
Isbae U is a Nigerian comedian, actor, and social media influencer. He rose to prominence after featuring in Mr Macaroni’s comedy video. His father is the late Nollywood star Kamal Adebayo, widely known by his stage name Sir Kay-Kamoru. Here is Isbae U's story and journey to stardom.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
- Key takeaways
- Profile summary
- Isbae U’s biography
- Quick facts about Isbae U
Key takeaways
- Isbae U's real name is Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi.
- While many people recognise the entertainer as an online content creator, he is also a musician. He released his debut track in 2020.
- The comedian boasts millions of followers on social media, where he shares most of his hilarious clips.
- His comedy career was boosted when he starred as a driver in one of Mr Macaroni’s comedy videos in 2019.
Profile summary
Full name | Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi |
Nickname | Isbae U, BaeU Barbie, BaeU |
Gender | Male |
Date of birth | 5 April 1995 |
Age | 30 years old (as of 2025) |
Zodiac sign | Aries |
Place of birth | Lagos, Nigeria |
Current residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Ethnicity | African |
Religion | Islamic |
Sexuality | Straight |
Hair colour | Black |
Eye colour | Dark brown |
Father | Kamal Adebayo |
Relationship status | Single |
School | Igbogbi Secondary School |
College | Yaba College of Technology |
Profession | Actor, comedian, musician, and social media influencer |
Net worth | $30,000 - $150,000 |
Isbae U’s biography
Isbae U "Barbie" was born on 5 April 1995 in Lagos, Nigeria. He is a member of the Yoruba tribe, a predominant tribe in the southwestern part of Nigeria.
Who is the father of Isbae U Barbie?
The entertainer is the son of the late Kamal Adebayo, a veteran Nigerian actor, filmmaker, and director. He was famously known as Sir Kay-Kamoru in the Yoruba film industry.
The veteran actor died in December 2022. His cause of death was not disclosed. Kamal was known for playing "bad boy" roles in movies in late 1990s to the 2010s.
Who is Isbae U's mother?
Details of his mother's name remain unknown, but she is also dead. In an Instagram post in January 2022, the comedian shared a photo of his new house, while wishing his mother were there to see his achievements. Part of his message said,
I really wish my Mum was Alive to give me a pat on my back , pray for me and tell me how much she’s proud of me but I can only say Thank You 🙏🏿, Thank You God, I so grateful.
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What is the real name of Isbae U?
Isbae U's real name is Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi.
What is Isbae U’s age?
Kamal Adebayo’s son is 30 years old as of 2025.
Isbae U's education
He attended Igbogbi Secondary School and later went to Yaba College of Technology, acquiring a diploma.
What does Isbae U do for a living?
He is a musician, comedic skit maker, and social media influencer. The star entertainer commenced his acting career by featuring in movies, and then he opted to create comedic skits on social media. Isbae U’s comedy career was boosted when he starred in one of Mr Macaroni’s comedy videos.
Isbae U is also a YouTuber. His YouTube channel, created in August 2018, has over 700k subscribers as of December 2025. He often shares funny content on the platform.
Besides his social media activities, the Nigerian has a single track known as Aye, featuring Sounds and Chinko Ekun.
What kind of content does Isbae U create?
He regularly shares short, hilarious videos on TikTok and Instagram pages and occasionally teams up with other comedians such as Craze Clown and Nasty Blaq to create entertaining content.
What is Isbae U’s net worth?
The social media personality’s exact net worth is unknown. Some unverified sources estimate he is worth between $30k and $150k. He has multiple sources of income that contribute to his net worth.
Does Isbae U own a house?
The entertainer bought a house and shared its pictures on his Instagram on 1 January 2022. In the post, he thanked God and various people for supporting his career.
Is Isbae U married?
Isbae U does not have a wife. He previously dated prominent actress and comedian Kemi Ikuseedun, popularly known as Kemz Mama.
What happened to Isbae U?
The entertainer was the subject of online discussion after allegedly being accused of demanding sexual favours from ladies who wanted to be featured in his comedy skits. However, Isbae U responded by stating that he had made some mistakes, but the lady who raised the issue was a blackmailer.
Social media presence
He is present and active on multiple social media platforms. His verified Instagram account has more than 1.3 million followers, while his X (Twitter account) has over 111.6 thousand followers. He is also on TikTok with approximately 748.5 thousand followers.
Quick facts about Isbae U
- What is Isbae U’s zodiac sign? His zodiac sign is Aries.
- What tribe does Isbae U belong to? He is a Yoruba.
- What is Isbae U’s nationality? He is a Nigerian national.
- What is Isbae U’s profession? He is an actor, musician, comedian, and social media influencer.
- Who is Isbae U’s girlfriend? The entertainer is reportedly single.
- Who is Isbae U's sister? The comedian has not disclosed any information regarding his siblings.
Isbae U is one of the leading comic skit makers in Nigeria. He enjoys an ever-growing audience on social media, thanks to his humorous and entertaining content on various platforms.
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