# Joyful Cook: Latest YouTube Videos & Shorts

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As of 2026-10-28, Joyful Cook has 711,000 subscribers, 74,726,469 total views, and 582 videos. It ranks #106,285 by subscribers among channels tracked by vidIQ.

The most recent uploads from [Joyful Cook](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/). Each video links to its own stats page. The page lists the rest of the channel's videos to signed-in vidIQ users.

## About this sample

- The latest upload vidIQ has for Joyful Cook is “How to make fisherman soup #shorts #shortvideo #nigerianfood”, a long-form video published Oct 25, 2026.
- These are Joyful Cook’s 48 most recent public uploads vidIQ has data for, published between Jun 10, 2026 and Oct 25, 2026 (15 long-form videos and 33 Shorts).
- Median views across these 48 uploads: 7,379. 24 videos are above that median and 24 below.
- Most viewed in the sample: “Indomie + Pepper Soup?! Hear me out. ” (87,069 views, Aug 20, 2026). Least viewed: “Easy Mackerel Sandwich \| Perfect for Busy Mornings” (2,943 views, Sep 1, 2026).
- Median length: 4:30 for 15 long-form videos; 1:22 for 33 Shorts.
- In this sample, Joyful Cook’s consecutive uploads were a median of 2 days apart (shortest gap 0 days, longest 32 days).
- Views are lifetime totals as of Oct 29, 2026, so newer uploads have had less time to collect them. These figures describe only the videos listed here, not the whole channel, and do not show why any video performed as it did. Dates are UTC.

## Recent uploads

| Video | Published (UTC) | Format | Views | Duration | Outlier score |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [How to make fisherman soup #shorts #shortvideo #nigerianfood](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/86fo2YSyLKg/) | 2026-10-25 | Long-form | 27,216 | 1:14 | 2.28x |
| [How to make fisherman soup #shorts #shortvideo #nigerianfood](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/86fo2YSyLKg/) | 2026-10-25 | Short | 32,625 | 1:14 | 2.28x |
| [Nigerian Buns Recipe \| How to Make Crispy Buns with a Soft Inside.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/9K5hJz0t6BE/) | 2026-10-21 | Long-form | 3,003 | 4:20 | - |
| [This seafood okra soup was so good #short #okra #shorts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/iwU4KY6yr2I/) | 2026-10-21 | Short | 11,040 | 2:07 | - |
| [How to make fisherman soup #shorts #nigeriansoups #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/4yvRzjQS2K8/) | 2026-10-19 | Short | 5,597 | 3:01 | - |
| [i owe gbegiri an apology #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/MRlkxUUFsc8/) | 2026-10-17 | Short | 4,059 | 1:00 | - |
| [The best way to make ogbono & okra soup. #shorts #short #nigeria](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/QyPKwpvi-kg/) | 2026-10-15 | Short | 12,112 | 1:10 | 1.04x |
| [Ogbono & Okra Soup Recipe \| My Mom Sent Me These Ingredients From Nigeria 💃](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/P8YFzOjid8Q/) | 2026-10-13 | Long-form | 9,900 | 8:19 | 1.54x |
| [Assorted meat pepper sauce! #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/vsgg_2sNcKA/) | 2026-10-10 | Short | 5,859 | 1:09 | - |
| [Your Spaghetti Jollof Is Missing THIS! \| Goat Meat Spaghetti Jollof.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/vbHcQNAgymg/) | 2026-10-06 | Long-form | 6,396 | 8:03 | 1.04x |
| [Most delicious coconut rice 😋 #shorts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/1hZlbvmghu8/) | 2026-10-04 | Short | 18,286 | 1:10 | 1.68x |
| [5 Nigerian Food Opinions That Might Get Me In Trouble 😂🇳🇬](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/5_XNd-EFmcg/) | 2026-10-01 | Long-form | 7,541 | 7:39 | 1.15x |
| [Ripe plantain, eggs, and one pan. #PlantainAndEggs #Shorts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/7POZbsvHliU/) | 2026-09-29 | Short | 39,979 | 1:14 | 4.27x |
| [Stop buying garlic & ginger paste! Make it once, freeze it, and save yourself time in the kitchen.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/3KbrgxREAqI/) | 2026-09-23 | Short | 12,343 | 1:09 | 1.52x |
| [How To Make Tomato Paste At Home. #short #shorts #shortsfeed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/-sX_p7NdF3s/) | 2026-09-17 | Short | 80,065 | 1:01 | 11.48x |
| [How to make Crispy Shawarma. #shorts #short #shortsfeed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/bnSc_106ANU/) | 2026-09-17 | Short | 19,505 | 1:46 | 3.01x |
| [Potato & Plantain Porridge \| You’ve Never Had Irish Potatoes Like This.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/tTsthD5V_2A/) | 2026-09-12 | Long-form | 32,725 | 6:25 | 4.68x |
| [A very simple but refreshing fruit salad #short #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/-Z4SxnVHnrk/) | 2026-09-12 | Short | 4,698 | 1:02 | - |
| [5 Easy Breakfast Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again & Again \| Back to School Breakfast Ideas](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/LpdedGYqZFo/) | 2026-09-07 | Long-form | 11,601 | 21:35 | 1.65x |
| [Sweet Potato + Eggs = Perfect Breakfast.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/Ra4rzb8yd0M/) | 2026-09-04 | Long-form | 5,042 | 6:55 | - |
| [This sausage and cabbage fried rice never fails. #short #shorts](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/wiM7b5KV6VE/) | 2026-09-04 | Short | 5,995 | 1:06 | - |
| [I Made Banana Bread in a Frying Pan! No Oven Needed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/9qwp9-3TyDk/) | 2026-09-03 | Long-form | 6,852 | 2:51 | 1.03x |
| [I Stuffed Pancakes With Beef, And They’re SO GOOD! \| Easy Breakfast Recipe](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/Hqc09TMfjHs/) | 2026-09-02 | Long-form | 4,942 | 4:30 | - |
| [How to make banga soup with Bitterleaf. #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/oP7wnTIfnM4/) | 2026-09-02 | Short | 3,743 | 1:01 | - |
| [Easy Mackerel Sandwich \| Perfect for Busy Mornings](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/5bT3sLUaP0M/) | 2026-09-01 | Long-form | 2,943 | 3:17 | - |
| [This 15 Minute Breakfast Sandwich Is So Good! \| Easy Back to School Breakfast](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/8a9FB0djZSA/) | 2026-08-31 | Long-form | 7,177 | 4:21 | 1.13x |
| [How to make the perfect jollof base. #shorts #short #shortsfeed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/lc_taXUel9s/) | 2026-08-30 | Short | 10,220 | 3:01 | 1.46x |
| [How to make lumpy egusi soup #shorts #shortvideo #short](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/jp7H06Qaw38/) | 2026-08-30 | Short | 7,956 | 1:03 | 1.09x |
| [Make this vegetable rice for a change. #shorts #shortsfeed #short](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/78kvvgMxrWo/) | 2026-08-28 | Short | 8,978 | 1:05 | 1.2x |
| [Tips for the perfect jollof rice. #shorts #shortvideo #short](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/CGWIl666PMM/) | 2026-08-27 | Short | 4,517 | 1:02 | - |
| [Juicy Roasted turkey. #short #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/am8PhFXkm6k/) | 2026-08-26 | Short | 5,251 | 1:12 | - |
| [How to Make Perfect Oven-Baked Jollof Rice + Tips You Need to Know](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/C0YetaT97XQ/) | 2026-08-22 | Long-form | 6,619 | 9:59 | - |
| [Indomie + Pepper Soup?! Hear me out.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/X0T17QQxXZM/) | 2026-08-20 | Long-form | 87,069 | 4:17 | 4.02x |
| [How to make meat pie. #shorts #shortvideo #shortsfeed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/X84ffFK9jgQ/) | 2026-08-19 | Short | 17,171 | 1:37 | 1.2x |
| [Stewed beans and grilled turkey. #shorts #shortvideo #short](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/Rn8wtndlhMU/) | 2026-08-13 | Short | 6,715 | 3:01 | 1.01x |
| [Seafood okra soup 🔥 #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/c7MCQ42GHQ4/) | 2026-08-12 | Short | 6,282 | 3:01 | - |
| [How to make beef Suya at home. #shorts #shortvideo #beef](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/ezp6BtN5Mzo/) | 2026-08-11 | Short | 8,252 | 1:40 | - |
| [How to make vegetable soup with water leaf and bitter leaf. #short #shortsviral](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/_Wv5Cv1ucys/) | 2026-08-07 | Short | 13,194 | 1:26 | 1.25x |
| [How to clean a cast iron pot. #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/Rtb37n2LS_4/) | 2026-08-06 | Short | 9,197 | 1:44 | 1.27x |
| [How to make fried rice with smoked turkey. #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/vjX9wACUoLw/) | 2026-08-04 | Short | 13,792 | 1:40 | 1.56x |
| [Mango & pineapple sorbet. #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/U4TbtGJunUE/) | 2026-08-02 | Short | 3,060 | 1:24 | - |
| [How to make plantain Lasagna. #shorts #shortvideo #shortsfeed](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/oKDe2IQCFbI/) | 2026-07-31 | Short | 11,407 | 1:22 | 1.36x |
| [The creamiest roasted garlic shawarma ever! #short #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/VllhSETTMlo/) | 2026-07-30 | Short | 4,263 | 1:39 | - |
| [This stewed liver and plantain is a perfect side for parties. #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/0f_bj4O-Zyc/) | 2026-07-29 | Short | 5,374 | 1:30 | - |
| [Delicious coconut rice you’ll love.](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/nWDgIHbjvcs/) | 2026-06-27 | Long-form | 7,216 | 3:15 | - |
| [Coconut milk in its purest form. #short #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/pHLiDS_HjXc/) | 2026-06-18 | Short | 5,563 | 1:11 | - |
| [Catfish pepper soup #shorts #shortvideo](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/kP9pGm4oXbY/) | 2026-06-17 | Short | 20,351 | 3:01 | - |
| [Make this if you have beef and yam at home . #shorts #short](https://vidiq.com/youtube-stats/channel/@joyfulcook/videos/PAxfCAPuqdk/) | 2026-06-10 | Short | 4,325 | 3:01 | - |

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