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Niko Omilana

Niko Omilana is a British YouTuber, comedian, and political candidate known for prank and comedy videos.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Niko Omilana is a British YouTuber, comedian, and political candidate known for prank and comedy videos. He is a member of the YouTube group Beta Squad and ran as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 UK general election, without being elected in either contest.

Career

Omilana became known through YouTube videos focused on pranks, parody, and comedy. His online profile expanded through collaborations and stunt-based content, including work associated with Beta Squad.

Political activity

He gained broader public attention by standing as an independent candidate in the 2021 London mayoral election. He later ran again as an independent in the 2024 UK general election and was not elected in either race.

Online presence

Omilana has built a large audience on YouTube, with his main channel credited with millions of subscribers. He is also associated with the NDL brand and related social-media content.

Public image

He is often described as a prankster and entertainer whose content mixes humour with social commentary and attention-grabbing stunts. His unusual political campaigns contributed to his mainstream recognition.

Key facts

  • Omilana is known for prank, parody, and comedy content on YouTube.
  • He is a member of the Beta Squad YouTube group.
  • He ran as an independent in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 UK general election.
  • He was unsuccessful in both elections.
  • His channel has millions of subscribers.
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Canadian context

He is primarily relevant to Canadian readers as an international YouTube personality whose prank and political stunt content has reached a global audience.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Niko Omilana?
He is a British YouTuber, comedian, and political candidate known for prank and parody videos.
When was Niko Omilana born?
He was born on 4 March 1998.
What is Niko Omilana known for?
He is known for YouTube prank videos, comedy content, Beta Squad, and his independent election campaigns.
Was Niko Omilana elected mayor of London?
No. He ran in the 2021 London mayoral election but was not elected.
Did Niko Omilana run in the 2024 UK general election?
Yes. He stood as an independent candidate and was not elected.
What YouTube group is Niko Omilana in?
He is a member of Beta Squad.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niko_Omilana
    Supports: Birth date and place, occupations, years active, Beta Squad membership, independent candidacies, and unsuccessful election results.
  2. Evening Standard — https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/tvfilm/niko-omilana-who-is-he-celebrity-traitors-youtube-b1251713.html
    Supports: Biographical details, London birth, and description of his YouTube popularity and prank content.
  3. Wikipedia (French) — https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Niko_Omilana
    Supports: Independent candidacies in the 2021 London mayoral election and the 2024 UK general election, and unsuccessful outcomes.
  4. Famous Birthdays — https://www.famousbirthdays.com/people/nikolas-omilana.html
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, YouTube comedy/prank focus, and Beta Squad membership.