Kenechukwu Obikwelu

TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF

I’m Nigerian from anambra state, a gratudute of Madonna university, studied computer science, lover of cartoons and Japanese anime

HOW DID YOU DISCOVER YOUR CRAFT?

Well, I made a whole lot of character on the quest of finding one that suit what i wanted to go into, and in doing that I keep in mind the slogan KISS (keep it simple stupid ) so what ever character that I will be building, it wouldn’t be that serious looking Lol, so after like so what ever character that I will be building , it wouldn’t be that serious looking LOL, so after like so many attempt I found this one, and I am okay with it 

DO YOU HAVE A MENTOR?

Lots, they are mostly youtubers who tell their stories using animation, domics, odd ones out, young don the source god, Rebecca for let me explain studios , e.t.c

WHAT INSPIRES YOUR WORKS?

I love cartoons, and I just wanted to know how to create one so that one day I could start making one for myself, that’s it.

DESCRIBE YOUR CONTENTS?

Generally relatable

PERSONALLY WHICH ASPECT IS DEMANDING; STARTING OR FINISHING A PROJECT?

Well both are demanding, but if I am to pick which is more demanding , its the starting , cos u have to plan how the story will go ,and includes getting material for the work , writing script , and all that just to make sure you create something fascinating to capture your audience

HOW DO YOU FEEL YOUR SOCIETY AFFECTS YOUR INDUSTRY?

Well in a positive way, although animation hasn’t been fully accepted well in Nigeria , I say this cos more of my fans are from the united states and the fan base grow when I stated posting US kind of content its crazy

IS THERE A GOOD SUPPORT ATMOSPHERE IN THE ART INDUSTRY?

Yes there is but less from my country Nigeria Lol and it a shame that most Nigerian artist find it difficult to excell unless they start posting US base contents

MOST REWARDING PART OF BEING AN ARTIST?

Seeing people love what I do.

ONE THING YOU HOPE TO IMPROVE ON IN YOUR INDUSTRY?

For now nothing, let’s just keep growing

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