Journey Before Fame: The Untold Story of Kevin Black

Could you elaborate on your background a little bit?

Kevin Arua is my name. I'm from Ovoko, which is in Enugu State's Igbo Eze South Local Government Area. I'm a Christian who aspires to be a selfless philanthropist. Sharing what I have with people in my community is my idea of the good life. Out of seven children, I am the fifth. When I was in Primary 5, my father passed away.

Tell us about your educational journey, please.

In Ovoko, I went to Christ the King Primary School for my elementary education and UNICEF Secondary School for my secondary education. After that, I was accepted to the Institute of Management and Technology in Enugu, where I earned an HND in Electronics and Physics.

How did you come to realize that you were a creative content creator?

I've always taken part in church and school events as an actor. I believed I would be a fantastic performer. Back then, content creation wasn't very common. Before I moved to Lagos and witnessed how others were succeeding, I used to respect the early innovators but didn't see it as a business. To expand my page, I started creating content on the side and sharing it. I sought a profession in video editing and cinematography, which was my primary concentration. I continued to record skits and share them in the hopes that they would become popular.

When Tunde retweeted one of my videos, it was a game-changer. That day, I knew what I had considered a side hustle was actually the main thing. I never looked back after that.

Have you ever encountered uncomfortable situations at work?

Yes, but I won't go into detail. From a distance, the industry doesn't seem as seamless. Bigger names have bullied me, and in order to survive, I had to keep quiet. But I was shaped by those events.

What else do you do besides creating content?

I'm investigating further company prospects that I haven't yet completely disclosed or committed to. My primary priority at the moment is growing my content platforms, particularly YouTube, where I intend to start a consistent, regular show.

What was the most well-known of your comedies?

I went to an Islamic end-of-year celebration and ate rice without realizing that they would question me later and penalize me for failing. That one got viral.

How have you changed as a result of being in the public eye?

It has altered my way of thinking, treating others, and structuring my life. In order to avoid disappointing people, I've got to become more conscientious and disciplined.

Do you occasionally get the "green light" from your female fans?

Yes, it's typical for men to succeed. However, you must exercise extreme caution. You draw distractions just as much as attention, and you risk getting burnt if you let your guard down.

What projects are you working on right now, and what can we anticipate?