Arua Kevin Chinedu called Kevinblak by his fans is a Nigerian actor, comedian, comic skit maker, content creator and creative artist. If you also call him a social crusader, you may not be wrong. Through his contents, the Enugu State born comedian has been revealing the methods political elites use in deceiving unsuspecting citizens. Kevinblak has made his marks as a digital entertainer with an impressive online footprint. He has 4.3 million followers on Facebook.
Kevinblak speaks exclusively to Sunday Oyinloye, Publisher, Green Savannah Diplomatic Cable
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What informs your choice of profession?
My mind is wired to create and not necessarily ever thought of it from an angle of being a comedian but I have always known that I have a strong sense of humor. I communicate with jokes even when it’s serious issues. I grew up where we all laugh and sarcastically communicate. Hence, I grew up discovering that I could act or create jokes and I had it in mind as practice alongside my education until I finally decided to focus on it in the year 2020. The carrier was never the first choice, but the people decided for me. As I posted a couple of contents, the reactions got my mind made up that I needed to do more
There are many actors and comedians in Nigeria, what makes you unique?
I am me within, not me that copies. I fail when I copy. So i constantly look inward for what I can bring out. I have so many skills that make me more consistent and efficient than other creators. I am driven by passion and integrity and not by money or fame.
Many of your contents reveal the way politicians are manipulating the society, what message are you passing to Nigerians?
I am creating awareness for the long manipulated society. I am preaching to our people to make the right choice of their leaders, opening the citizens’ eyes to their tricks.
What have been the challenges?
I don’t consider anything as a challenge. I am having fun and it’s amazing especially when I wake up and say my Rosary with my wife by my side. Some people would consider financing as a challenge but I don’t because I am able to create anything with the little I have available.
Are you facing any form of threat from the politicians?
In the past, I used to get threats from their loyalists but not anymore. I am more careful and do not play politics. I do contents for the entire Africa and that makes them feel safe even as they are bruised
Will you say that your message is sinking in the mind of our politicians?
I am very much convinced. I have thousands of testimonies in DMs and comments. People are beginning to see things from behind the scenes and not just what they are showed.
What is your message to Nigerians?
My message is simple. Do everything you can to make the right choices in one, choosing the right candidates, secondly being the right candidate to your people, thirdly not letting anyone take advantage of your vulnerability. My last message is that everyone should be patriotic
What should the world expect from you in the coming months and years?
I don’t know what anyone should expect because I move like the wave from nature. Whatever message God has for his people will surely be delivered. But from my head right now, I think it would be a great moment in the future. They will be seeing more professional content as movies and on bigger platforms like Netflix and co.
Are you fulfilled doing what you are doing?
Yes I am very much fulfilled. I do not think there are other jobs I can even try. In fact, I am addicted to shooting, acting and editing. And my passion in teaching is still there, so I am glad I found this space where people appreciate me.
