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Yagga
Born
Aboor Abraham Ayaau Riak

(1999-06-26) June 26, 1999 (age 26)
Nimule, South Sudan[1]
Alma materLakeside College Luzira
Occupations
  • Online streamer
  • content creator
Years active2020–present
Instagram information
Page
Followers210 thousand
TikTok information
Page
Followers172 thousand
YouTube information
Channel
Years active2024–present
Subscribers18.1 thousand
Last updated: May 28, 2026

Aboor Abraham Ayaau Riak[2][3] (born June 26, 1999), known professionally as Yagga,[4][5] is a South Sudanese Tiktoker and content creator. He was born in South Sudan but raised in Uganda and Kenya.[6]

Early life and education

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Yagga was born on June 26, 1999 in Nimule, South Sudan.[1] He later moved and was raised in Kampala, Uganda,[7] and Nairobi, Kenya, where he attended African Outreach Academy UG for his primary education and later studied at Lakeside College Luzira.[8]

Career

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Yagga first began publishing videos in 2020.[3][8][9] He has collaborated with brands[10] like 1xBet, Club Uganda, Coca-Cola, and Magical Uganda.[3][5] His content is centered on skits, but over the years, his content includes more vlogs, challenges, and promotional content.[10][11]

He said he has lost a TikTok account with over a million followers.[12]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Result Ref.
2025 Africa Golden Awards Viral Content Creator Nominated [13]
2026 Africa Golden Awards Top East African Viral Content Creator Nominated [14]

Personal life

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On 29 September 2025, Yagga's father Ayoo Riak Aboor Akol died.[15] His sister died weeks after his father died.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Jump up to: a b "TikToker Yagga attracts millions with comedy skits". The Nation. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  2. ^ Anayi, Peter (April 3, 2026). "What you need to know about Yagga, 2020's Breakout Star". Champion News. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c "The Remarkable Rise of Yagga". This Day. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  4. ^ "Who is Yagga?". OBS. September 23, 2025. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  5. ^ Jump up to: a b "Yagga: The Unexpected Rise of a South Sudanese TikTok Star". Brand Icon Image. March 2026. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  6. ^ "Yagga rebuilds audience across platforms after losing TikTok account". Pulse Uganda. April 4, 2026. Retrieved April 7, 2026.
  7. ^ Adesina, Michael (April 3, 2026). "How Yagga transformed from street hustler to TikTok star". P.M. News. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b "Meet Yagga: The TikTok Sensation from South Sudan". This Day. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  9. ^ Shojob, Abisola (April 3, 2026). "Yagga, TikTok Star Redefining Content Creation In Africa". Independent Nigeria. Retrieved April 14, 2026.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b Sunday, Amarachi (April 3, 2026). "Yagga's rise signals TikTok's shift from entertainment to influence". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  11. ^ Njoroge, Esther (July 18, 2025). "From Zero Belief to Viral Star: Yagga Reveals How Family Doubt Fueled Journey to TikTok Success". Mpasho. Retrieved April 16, 2026.
  12. ^ "Content creator attributes growth to TikTok algorithm after rise". Daily Trust. April 3, 2026. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  13. ^ Ruby, Josh (March 13, 2025). "List: Ugandans nominated at the Africa Golden Awards". MBU. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  14. ^ "Top East Africa Content Creator". Africa Golden Awards. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  15. ^ Osoro, William (September 30, 2025). "Yagga: Much-Loved Content Creator in Mourning Following Dad's Death". Tuko. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
  16. ^ Osoro, William (November 12, 2025). "Content Creator Yagga Announces Losing Sister Weeks after Dad's Death". Tuko. Retrieved April 20, 2026.
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