The content creation scene is heating up as Showmax and TikTok reveal the top 15 finalists of the TikTok Naija Comedy Festival.

The TikTok Naija Comedy Festival, powered by Showmax, is an online challenge that allows content creators to post their original comedy or skit on TikTok with the hashtag #NaijaComedyFestival. The challenge kicked off on November 10 and received hundreds of entries that have been shortlisted to the top 15.

The 15 finalists already scored several prizes that include Showmax and TikTok merchandise and all that is left is to battle it out for the exclusive TikTok workshop in Lagos that features a fireside chat with popular content creator and skit maker, Mr Macaroni.

The top 15 include: Ndah Kerim (@Brodawest), Rodney Umeh (@r0dn3y), Muhammed Kamal Opeyemi (@gilmorr1), Monranro Opeyemi Akanbi (@ dagreat_boy), Anthon Umeh (@ Anthonumeh), Ediri Egwolo (@ Mamaejiro1), Samuel Adegoke (@adesamh), Usigbe Jordan (@jordan_does_transitions), Johannes Oghale Edoreh (@ vawulense), Peter Odeh (@funnymrpeter), Izuogu Austine Dominic (@austinecruise), Ikemefuna Emeka John Madulosie (@funnycluster1), Oni Daniel Oluwagboyega (@donixco), Paschal Chukwuebuka Nwokocha (@wakawaka_comedian), and Bright Uzuegbu (@005_bflash).

The voting round is underway and ended on Friday, December 16 and the top five content creators with the highest votes will have their videos published on www. showmax.com.