FILE – The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. Montana lawmakers were expected to …

FILE – The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. Montana lawmakers were expected to take a big step forward Thursday, April 13, 2023 on a bill to ban TikTok from operating in the state. It’s a move that’s bound to face legal challenges but also serve as a testing ground for the TikTok-free America that many national lawmakers have envisioned. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Alabama

Popular Alabama TikToker wins Cheer Choice Award in Las Vegas

by: Summer Poole

Posted: Apr 17, 2023 / 11:02 AM EDT

Updated: Apr 17, 2023 / 11:02 AM EDT

FILE – The icon for the video sharing TikTok app is seen on a smartphone, Feb. 28, 2023, in Marple Township, Pa. Montana lawmakers were expected to …

by: Summer Poole

Posted: Apr 17, 2023 / 11:02 AM EDT

Updated: Apr 17, 2023 / 11:02 AM EDT

SEMMES, Ala. (WKRG) — A mother figure to many people across the nation – Mama Tot has consistently gained followers and likes on TikTok allowing her to be nominated for two 2023 Cheer Choice Awards.

Ophelia Nichols, a Semmes resident, was nominated for the 2023 Cheer of The Year Award and the Motivational/Inspirational (over 500k following) Award. In an Instagram post made by Nichols, she announced that she had won an award. “I won!!!!!! I won!! Thank you to everyone! I mean that,” read the caption.

Nichols is known for her motivational talks and her story-times, which is why many people have nicknamed her “MamaTot.” On her TikTok page, Nichols has 11.5 million followers and nearly 430 million likes. She has also gained a big following on Instagram with 505 thousand followers.