LOCAL SPOTLIGHT: Gaming Influencer Personalities In Nigeria

1.Odusote “Tomide” David (PlaywithTomide)

The Gamer with the Golden Voice

If you walk through the streets of Lagos and ask who the “first gamer influencer in Nigeria” is, one name will come up again and again: Tomide. Known to his fans as PlaywithTomide, David is much more than just a person playing video games.

He is a pioneer who showed everyone that gaming isn’t just a hobby but a career, a community, and a way to make people smile.

Tomide didn’t start with expensive equipment or a fancy studio. Like many young Nigerians, he started with a love for games like FIFA (football) and Call of Duty. But Tomide had a special “superpower”: his personality.

He realised that while people love watching a good game, they love a good story even more. He began sharing his gameplay online, but instead of staying quiet, he added his own “Naija flavour.” He uses local slang, shares jokes, and talks to his audience like they are sitting right next to him on the sofa.

What makes Tomide a “rising star” is how down-to-earth he is. On Instagram and TikTok, he doesn’t just show the perfect moments. He shows the hard work it takes to be a professional.

Because he is so relatable, his followers (over 70,000 on Instagram alone!) trust him. To them, he is like a big brother who knows all the best gaming tricks. Whether he is explaining a new strategy for Warzone or just making a funny video about life in Lagos, Tomide makes his fans feel like they are part of his team.

Tomide’s biggest achievement isn’t a high score; it’s the doors he has opened. He has proven to big brands and parents alike that being a “gamer” is a real, respectable job. He believes that the next generation—”Generation Alpha”—will grow up in a world where Nigerian-made games are just as famous as the ones from America or Japan.

He once said that if he sees a good Nigerian game that tells a local story, he will be the first to play it for the world to see. He isn’t just playing for himself; he’s playing to put Nigeria on the global gaming map.

Tomide’s success comes from authenticity. In a digital world that can sometimes feel fake, he stays “real.” For your readers, his story is a lesson in consistency. He didn’t become famous overnight; he built his community one joke and one game at a time.

• Full Name: Odusote David
• Handle: @playwithtomide (Instagram) / @playwithtomide_ (TikTok)
• Top Games: FIFA, Call of Duty: Mobile, Warzone.
• Vibe: High-energy, humorous, and authentically Nigerian.