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Here’s a ranking of the top 10 most-watched episodes of Masoyinbo, the hit YouTube game show captivating audiences with its unique Yoruba language challenge.
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Created to celebrate and preserve Yoruba heritage, Masoyinbo which is hosted by Olalekan Fabilola ,brings together a mix of celebrities and everyday people to test their fluency in the language. From Funke Akindele, who despite her confidence, struggled with some tricky words, to Fuji icon Saheed Osupa, who wowed viewers with his deep cultural knowledge, the show delivers both entertainment and learning. It also shines a light on the younger generation, with memorable moments of kids correcting their parents, proving that Masoyinbo isn’t just fun, it’s keeping the language alive.
Top 10 Most Watched Episodes
Here are the top 10 most-watched episodes, ranked in descending order. Please note that this ranking is based on data retrieved on March 6, 2025, and is subject to change as view counts continue to rise.
No 10.
At number 10 is Episode 52, featuring popular Nigerian skit maker, actor, and emcee Adeoye Adeyemi Elesho, widely known as Yemi Elesho. The 30-minute, 43-second episode has amassed 206,000 views. By the end of the program, the Comedian not only left without winning any money but surprisingly ended up with a ₦10,000 deficit.
No 9.
Securing the 9th spot is Episode 40, featuring actress, producer, and singer Allwell Ademola. With 222,000 views and a runtime of 27 minutes and 19 seconds, she took on the challenge but walked away with ₦25,000 from the initial ₦1,000,000 prize.
No 8.
Episode 114 features popular skit maker and actor Abdulgafar Abiola, known as The Cute Abiola. With a runtime of 39 minutes and 41 seconds, the hilarious episode has garnered 228,000 views, and he walked away with ₦20,000 in winnings.
No 7.
Episode 89 features actress, film producer, and entrepreneur Bimbo Thomas, who appeared on the show with her son, Ajadi. The young boy wowed the audience with his impressive Yoruba-speaking skills at such a young age. The episode has amassed 270,000 views, and together, they walked away with ₦20,000 in winnings.
No 6.
Episode 72 features Arojinle, a renowned Yoruba broadcaster, skit maker, and animal researcher who has gained popularity on Twitter. With a runtime of 38 minutes and 11 seconds, the episode has amassed 292,000 views, and he successfully walked away with ₦40,000 in winnings.
N0 5.
Ranked No. 5 on the top 10 list, Episode 66 features Nigerian rapper, songwriter, and actor Folarin Falana, popularly known as Falz. With a runtime of 26 minutes and 41 seconds, the episode has garnered 394,000 views. Despite his determined efforts to avoid speaking English, Falz ended up with a ₦650,000 deficit by the end of the game.
No 4.
Ranked No. 4 on the top 10 list, Episode 18 features Olamide Ademola, a newscaster at NTA Akure, Yoruba teacher, and entrepreneur. The 27-minute, 30-second episode started off intensely as he confidently answered question after question. However, by the end of the game, he walked away with ₦40,000. With 501,000 views, this episode remains one of the most-watched on the show.
No 3.
Ranked No. 3 on the top 10 list, Episode 105 features the box office queen herself, Funke Akindele, also known as Jenifa. The Nigerian filmmaker, actress, director, producer, politician, and realtor took on the challenge in a 41-minute, 3-second episode that kept viewers entertained. Despite her best efforts, she walked away with ₦25,000. With 699,000 views, this episode remains one of the show’s most popular.
No 2.
Episode 64 features acclaimed actor and filmmaker Adedimeji Lateef, best known for his roles in Lisabi and Ayinla. Ranking No. 2 on the list, this episode stands out with a runtime of 50 minutes and 30 seconds, the longest on the list. With 943,000 views, it remains a fan favorite. By the end of the challenge, Adedimeji Lateef walked away with ₦35,000.
No 1.
Episode 83 takes the No. 1 spot with 1 million views, featuring the legendary Fuji musician and actor, Saheed Osupa, also known as King Saheed Osupa (K.S.O.). Renowned for his mastery of Fuji music and his sharp intellect, he carefully and strategically answered the questions, walking away with ₦100,000—the highest winnings on this list.
Key Background
Olalekan Fabilola, the brain behind Masoyinbo, is a passionate Yoruba teacher and etymologist on a mission to keep the language alive. Driven by his love for Yoruba and its rich heritage, he created the show as a fun, engaging way to educate and entertain. Through its unique format, Masoyinbo doesn’t just test fluency, it sparks curiosity, preserves cultural depth, and connects both native speakers and global audiences to the beauty of the Yoruba language.
In Summary
Masoyinbo, exclusively aired on the EAYoruba YouTube channel, seamlessly combines entertainment and education, serving as a powerful platform for preserving and celebrating Yoruba heritage.
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