Nigerian skit maker Kevin Arua, popularly known as Kevinblak, has said threats will not stop him from using his satirical content to criticise bad governance.

Kevinblak made the remarks during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Mind, where he spoke about the threats he said he has received over his political satire.

Kevinblak Says He Knew There Would Be Consequences

The skit maker said he has received what he described as countless threats because of his content, particularly his criticism of bad governance through his satirical political character, Governor Amuneke.

According to Kevinblak, the possibility of facing opposition or threats was something he had considered before venturing into political satire.

He explained that he understood the potential consequences of using his platform to address governance issues but chose to continue with the content regardless.

“I have gotten countless threats because of my contents criticising bad governance.”

Kevinblak added that he had already understood the implications of the path he chose and was prepared to face whatever came with it.

He Recalls Message Allegedly Threatening To Come After Him

While discussing the threats, Kevinblak recalled receiving a message from someone who, according to him, claimed to know where he lived.

He said the person threatened to come after him at his home.

“I once received a message from someone, saying he knows my house and they would come after me.”

The claim was made by Kevinblak during the interview, and the supplied account does not provide an independent verification of the alleged threat or identify the person behind the message.

Despite the experience, the skit maker maintained that the threats would not make him abandon his criticism of bad governance.

Governor Amuneke Remains His Satirical Political Vehicle

Kevinblak has used the character Governor Amuneke as part of his satirical content focused on political and governance issues.

Through the character, the skit maker addresses issues surrounding leadership and bad governance in a comedic format.

His latest comments suggest that he intends to continue using the character and his content to express criticism despite the opposition and threats he says he has encountered.

What Kevinblak Said About Continuing His Work

Reflecting on the situation, Kevinblak made it clear that he was not surprised that his content had attracted threats.

He said:

“It’s a journey I knew the implication before I started so what that’s going to happen should happen.”

His comments indicate that he sees the criticism and potential consequences as part of the path he chose when he began creating political satire.

For now, based on the supplied interview account, Kevinblak’s position remains that threats will not prevent him from continuing to criticise bad governance through his content.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Kevinblak?

Kevinblak is the stage name of Nigerian skit maker Kevin Arua, who uses comedy and satire in his content.

What did Kevinblak say about threats?

Kevinblak said he had received what he described as countless threats because of his content criticising bad governance. He also recalled receiving a message from someone who allegedly said they knew his house and would come after him.

Who is Governor Amuneke?

Governor Amuneke is the satirical political character used by Kevinblak in content through which he criticises issues relating to governance.

Will Kevinblak stop criticising bad governance?

Based on his comments during the interview, Kevinblak does not intend to stop. He said he understood the possible consequences before starting the political satire and would continue with his work.

Where did Kevinblak discuss the threats?

Kevinblak discussed the threats during an interview on Channels Television’s Rubbin’ Mind.

Kevinblak’s comments place his political satire at the centre of his decision to continue speaking about bad governance despite the threats he says he has received. The supplied account does not include a response from anyone identified as being behind the alleged threats.