London Bus Stop Named After Nigerian Content Creator “Bus Aunty”
by Chinazor Ikedimma on Aug 24, 2026
What started as a simple love for London’s iconic red buses has turned into an extraordinary recognition for Nigerian-born content creator Bemi Orojuogun, popularly known as “Bus Aunty.”
In August 2026, Orojuogun was celebrated by Transport for London (TfL), with a temporary bus-stop sign bearing the name “Bus Aunty” unveiled during a visit to TfL’s control centre. She excitedly shared the moment online, thanking TfL for the honour.
Bemi Orojuogun is a Nigerian-born mental health nurse and content creator who has lived in the UK for more than three decades. She became an internet sensation through videos of herself smiling and posing beside London’s famous double-decker buses.
Her breakthrough came in 2024, when one of her videos using forced perspective went viral. The camera angle made it appear as though she was standing dangerously close to moving buses, leaving viewers both fascinated and concerned. She later explained that she was safely positioned on the pavement and that the unusual perspective created the illusion. What made her content stand out was its simplicity. Just Bus Aunty, her infectious smile and London buses. And somehow, millions of people loved it.
Her online popularity has grown into a full-fledged creator career. She has worked with major brands including Burberry, IKEA, H&M, Maybelline, JBL and MAC Cosmetics, while also featuring in campaigns connected to London’s transport system. In June 2026, she even appeared in an HBO campaign for House of the Dragon, showing just how far her unusual niche has taken her.
Her influence has also moved beyond entertainment. In July 2026, she appeared alongside UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in a video announcing a £2 cap on bus fares across England, with Burnham recreating her signature bus-side filming style.
Perhaps the most remarkable part of Bus Aunty’s story is how warmly London has embraced someone whose fame came from celebrating something as ordinary as public transportation. However, TfL has said the “Bus Aunty” sign was a temporary celebratory sign, not an official permanent renaming of a London bus stop.
