London Mayor Congratulates Nigerian “Bus Aunty” After TikTok UK Win
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has publicly praised Nigerian-born content creator Bemi Orojuogun, better known as “London Bus Aunty,” following her win at the 2025 TikTok UK Awards.
Orojuogun, 56, received the Video of the Year award for her viral clips celebrating London’s iconic red double-decker buses.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Khan congratulated her, saying:
“Her love of our iconic red buses has captured hearts across the country.”
Born in Nigeria, Orojuogun works as a mental health nurse in London and shot to fame on TikTok with simple, joyful videos of her standing at bus stops as buses pass by, often without speaking.
Her content has earned her a large following and collaborations, including with Transport for London.
In her acceptance speech, she expressed deep gratitude to her followers, her daughter, and TikTok for giving her a platform to shine.
Khan’s recognition highlights how her soft, yet powerful, videos resonate beyond entertainment, turning daily scenes into moments of shared warmth and cultural connection.