The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on Sunday, 16 November, 2025 congratulated congratulated Nigerian content creator Bemi Orojogun, popularly known as London Bus Aunty, for winning Video of the Year at the TikTok UK Awards 2025.
Orojogun, a Nigerian TikTok creator based in the United Kingdom, was nominated alongside Friends of Elmtree, Sam Morris, Gardiner Brothers, Joseph Machines, and Brad Ben for the prestigious award, which celebrates standout creators on the platform.
Khan in a post shared on his X page on Sunday, 16 November, 2025 said, “Congratulations to London’s very own Bus Aunty for winning Video of the Year at the TikTok Awards.”
The Mayor highlighted Orojogun’s signature passion for London’s buses, tweeting, “Her love of our iconic red buses has captured hearts across the country.”
Khan also referenced Orojogun’s enthusiasm for the city’s public transport, noting, “And did you know? She’s a proud fan of the Bakerloop – London’s newest express bus route.”
According to BBC, the winning video has reportedly been viewed almost 50 million times on TikTok.
While accepting the award on Friday, Orojogun shared motivational advice, saying, “Don’t allow your age to stop you. Don’t allow your family to say don’t do that, it’s embarrassing. If you love it, do it.”
