Who is the bus auntie of London?
The Bus Auntie of London is a Nigerian-born TikTok sensation and influencer based in London. She is known for her TikTok videos, where she smiles silently while filming double-decker London buses driving behind her. TikTok fans were initially puzzled by the Bus Auntie’s videos until the heartfelt reason behind them was revealed. According to reports, by filming London buses, she is fulfilling a promise she made to her late husband – to keep living life to the fullest after his passing.
The London Bus Auntie’s real name is Bemi Justina Orojuogun. She was born to her parents in Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria. While her date of birth and age are unknown, reports say the London Bus Auntie is currently in her 50s.
About the bus auntie of London’s origin and early life
The Bus Auntie of London is originally from Nigeria. While she was born and raised in Ilaje in Ondo State, she has lived in London for over three decades. According to Auntie Bemi’s Facebook page, she attended Community Grammar School, Zion Pepe, in Ondo State between 1985 and 1987. The London Bus Auntie also studied at the City, University of London.
About the bus auntie of London’s parents and siblings
The Bus Auntie of London’s parents are Prophet Shem Orojuogun (father) and Mrs Christiana Ojuetimi Orojuogun (mother). Both of her parents are deceased. Bemi Orojuogun’s father served as a prophet in the Cherubim and Seraphim Church of Zion before his passing.
Information about the London Bus Auntie’s siblings is currently scarce in the media. However, it is known that the TikTok creator has a younger sister, Kemi Orojuogun, who is an actress and gospel singer. On October 22, 2024, Kemi shared a video on Facebook paying tribute to their parents.
She captioned the video:
“In loving memory of my late parents, PROPHET SHEM AND MRS CHRISTIANA OJUETIMI OROJUOGUN. Today makes it 22 years since you departed this sinful world, my lovely Mother CHRISTINA OJUETIMI Oma OBAYELU Aya OROJUOGUN. You will forever be in our hearts. Continue to rest Mom till we meet to part no more.”
The bus auntie of London’s wiki profile
| Full name | Bemi Justina Blessing-Rain Orojuogun |
| Known as | The bus auntie of London, bus aunty, Aunty Bemi, the London bus aunty. |
| Place of birth | Ilaje, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Date of birth | N/A |
| Age | 50s |
| Origin | Nigeria |
| Height | N/A |
| Marital status | Widowed (as reported) |
| Education | Community Grammar School, Zion Pepe, Ondo State; City, University of London. |
| Career | Content Creator |
| Net worth | N/A |
| TikTok | @omo.oroje |
| @omo.oroje | |
| Justina Orojuogun, Bemi Oro tv |
How the bus auntie of London started her career
According to reports, the Bus Auntie of London started her TikTok career in 2022. She creates silent videos of her smiling into the selfie camera as double-decker London buses pass by. Her video went viral in 2024, and its unique style earned Bemi Orojuogun the nickname “the London Bus Auntie.” Some people expressed concern over Bemi’s safety, as her videos appear as though she stands in the middle of the road capturing buses. However, she has since clarified that she actually films from a safe spot, and the camera angle creates the illusion.
With over 200,000 followers on TikTok, the London Bus Auntie’s videos garner millions of likes. Her popularity also led to a partnership with luxury fashion brand Jacquemus in November 2024. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, also featured her in a video announcing plans to freeze London bus fares. Bemi Orojuogun runs a Facebook page where she shares insights on marriage and family-related topics. According to her Facebook profile, she works at the East London NHS Foundation Trust.
About the bus auntie of London’s marriage and husband
As of the time of publishing this article (April 2025), the Bus Auntie of London is reportedly widowed, having lost her husband to cancer in 2023. Bemi Orojuogun and her husband were reportedly married until his passing. According to reports, the couple met on a double-decker bus on their way to work.
Bemi’s content style (filming London buses) is reportedly inspired by how she and her husband met and the promise she made to him before he died. She had promised him to continue living life to the fullest despite his passing, reports say. However, further information about the London Bus Auntie’s marriage remains scarce in the media.
About the London bus auntie’s husband
Information about the Bus Auntie of London’s husband is currently scarce in the media. Aside from reports that they met on a double-decker London bus and that he died of cancer, Bemi Orojuogun hasn’t publicly shared any further information about her husband. She has also kept his name out of the media.
About the bus auntie of London’s kids
According to a Facebook post sighted by DNB Stories Africa, the Bus Auntie of London has a daughter. Bemi Orojuogun celebrated her daughter’s birthday on Facebook on December 24, 2023.
She captioned the post:
“On the 24/12 a beautiful girl was born. Everybody please join me to celebrate my beautiful daughter, today is her birthday. I pray for you today, may the Lord God Almighty perfect all that concerns you.”
However, further information about the London Bus Auntie’s daughter is currently scarce in the media. It remains unclear if the TikTok creator has any other children as she hasn’t shared any information about them
