A Winnipegger looking for a way to kill time during the pandemic has become a TikTok sensation, with over one million followers thanks to his relatable comedic videos about working in the service industry. A year later he's become hugely popular on TikTok by creating content based on millennial humour and the authentic struggles of those in the service industry. (Tope Babalola/TikTok)Since then, Babalola's content has been featured on Buzzfeed and highlighted by TikTok, garnering him even more followers. Host Marcy Markusa meets Tope Babalola whose TikTok account has 1 million followers and counting. He's been named by Elle Magazine one of 18 BIPOC TikTok stars to watch, and shares why his parodies of life as a grocery store cashier resonate with his followers.

Source: CBC News April 13, 2021 20:15 UTC