“Doing my face, winky winky”: Meet Mc Amon, Idoma-born content creator shaking up social media

With a distinct blend of humour and originality, fast-rising content creator, hypeman, and on-air personality Emmanuel Ogbu, popularly known as MC Amon, is making a name for himself in Nigeria’s highly competitive creative industry.

The Idoma-born entertainer has carved a niche for himself through his viral comedic travel vlogs, which combine real-life experiences with witty commentary and hilarious observations.

His signature catchphrases and unique descriptions of everyday encounters have resonated with audiences across the country and beyond.

One of his most viral videos documents his journey from Abuja to visit his mother in Otukpo, Benue State, passing through Nasarawa and Loko.

He begins the journey in his signature style, saying he was “opening the door and chooking the key”—an original MC Amon phrase.

Along the way, he humorously narrates meeting “people that use to carry person phone around Mararaba,” a “man selling sweet bitter kola,” and “people doing police in the bush.”

He didn’t stop there—he encountered “people paying his ex-bride price,” “people labouring in vain,” “people going stray,” “mattress carrying motor,” and even “motor carrying national budget.”

During the journey, he could be seen “doing his face, winky winky”—a gesture and phrase that has now become his most popular and recognizable trademark.

This unusual but wildly relatable storytelling style has earned MC Amon a devoted fanbase and the attention of major online platforms, including Instablog, which featured his content.

The video in question has amassed over 1.1 million views on Facebook, 64,000 reactions, 8,400 comments, and thousands of shares—proof that his humour cuts across regions and generations.

Beyond travel vlogs, MC Amon is a versatile MC and OAP, known for his engaging personality and crowd-pulling presence at events.

His talent places him among a growing list of successful Idoma creatives making waves nationally, alongside names like MC Wowo, Slim Vera, MistyDence, Idoma Last Born, and Lekki Landlord.