A deep dive into Isbae U’s journey and the milestones that shaped his growth

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.

Isbae U sits by a water fountain and stands infront of a car.
The entertainer sits by an artificial water fountain. The social media influencer takes a picture while on a trip to Dubai. Photo: @isbae_u (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Isbae U 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 following 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

Instagram

@isbae_u

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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?

There's a Nigerian TikToker who has remained guarded about his mother. As such, there is no information available on the internet regarding Isbae U's mother.

Top 5 facts about Isbae U
Top 5 facts about Isbae U. Photo: Canva.com (modified by author)
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What is the real name of Isbae U?

Isbae U's real name is Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi.

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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.

Adebayo Ridwan Abidemi is also a YouTuber. Isbae U's YouTube channel, created in August 2018, has 719 thousand subscribers. He shares lots of funny content on the platform.

U 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.

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What is Isbae U’s net worth?

The social media personality’s exact net worth is unknown. However, WikiLifeNG alleges that it is estimated to be between $30 thousand and $150 thousand. 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, the entertainer responded by stating that he had made some mistakes, but the lady who raised the issue was a blackmailer.

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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 Twitter account has over 111.6 thousand followers. He is also on TikTok with approximately 748.5 thousand followers.

Quick facts about Isbae U

  1. What is Isbae U’s zodiac sign? His zodiac sign is Aries.
  2. What tribe does Isbae U belong to? He is a Yoruba.
  3. What is Isbae U’s nationality? He is a Nigerian national.
  4. What is Isbae U’s profession? He is an actor, musician, comedian, and social media influencer.
  5. Who is Isbae U’s girlfriend? The entertainer is single.
  6. 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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Source: Legit.ng

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Muhunya Muhonji (Lifestyle writer) Muhunya is a graduate of Agricultural Economics from Egerton University, Class of 2014, with a passion for storytelling and content creation. Since joining Legit.ng as a writer in July 2021, he has covered diverse topics such as entertainment, technology, business, and biographies. His journalism journey has seen him complete multiple professional courses, including the AFP Digital Investigation Techniques course (2023), the Google News Initiative course (March 2024), and Fact-Checking and Research training (September 2024). Email: muhunyah@gmail.com

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