In the ever-evolving world of social media, a few people have been able to make a name for themselves with their authenticity. One such person is Bemi Orojuogun, popularly dubbed “Bus Aunty” or “London Bus Aunty.”
The former mental health nurse rose to fame on TikTok with videos of herself standing in front of iconic red buses in London. What started as a simple passion has turned into a viral phenomenon, winning her international awards, brand collaborations, and millions of followers.
However, her fame has not been devoid of controversy. Many queried her for putting herself at risk while standing close to the buses to film her content. This didn’t stop her as she continued to create more videos, further amplifying her growth.
Here are some things to know about her.
1. Her real name is Bemi Justina Blessing-Rain Orojuogun, and she was born on October 12, 1969.
2. She is originally from Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria, where she attended Community Grammar School in Ondo State for her secondary education.
3. She moved to the United Kingdom in the early 1990s, where she received training in the UK, studying at City, University of London, and earning a qualification as a mental health nurse.
4. Bẹ́mi spent over three decades working as a mental health nurse in London’s healthcare system, supporting patients with compassion and care before her breakthrough in content creation.
5. In 2022, she began sharing simple videos of herself smiling with London’s famous red buses in the background. One video quickly went viral in 2024, amassing millions of views and sparking a global following.
6. Orojuogun’s most popular video has over 45 million views. The one-minute clip shows her standing in front of a bus stop in Greenwich as a series of buses drive past her to the soundtrack of Back for Good by Take That.
7. Her influence has earned her major brand partnerships with names like Burberry, H&M, IKEA, Jacquemus, Maybelline, JBL, and MAC Cosmetics, as well as collaborations with Transport for London on public-transport initiatives.
She has also linked up with important personalities like the UK Prime Minister and singer Ciara.
8. She bagged the Video of the Year at the TikTok UK Awards 2025. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, personally congratulated her on his X social media page.
9. Bemi met her late husband, who passed away from cancer in 2023, on a London bus. Her videos serve as a tribute to him.
Beyond being a social media sensation, Bus Aunty is proof that when purpose, consistency, and authenticity meet, impact is born.