Youngblood Kamotho Opens Up About Painful Past in Emotional Interview with Oga Obinna

In a heartfelt and emotional interview with Oga Obinna, 21-year-old content creator Peterson Kamotho, known widely as Youngblood Kamotho, stripped away his polished online image to share a powerful story of pain, resilience, and healing.

Known for his vibrant presence on YouTube and TikTok, Youngblood has built a large following through humor and charisma. Yet behind the curated posts and viral clips lies a personal journey scarred by trauma, betrayal, and family strife—a story he says has long remained hidden.

“Honestly, I’ve been living a lie,” he confessed. “People only see what I share on social media, not the real me.”

Prompted by Obinna’s gentle encouragement to speak freely, Youngblood began to unpack years of emotional weight—revealing that behind his public persona was a young man grappling with deep wounds.

He shared how his educational journey started at Heights Academy before finishing high school at St Paul’s Gatuanyaga, followed by a brief stint at NIBS College, which he eventually dropped out of due to life’s mounting pressures.

“I’ve made mistakes that made people see me as a bad person,” he admitted. “But I’ve accepted those mistakes, and it’s time to talk about them.”

Raised in a Wakorino family, Youngblood described the turmoil that erupted in 2015, when his father’s infidelity and violence tore the family apart. His mother—pregnant at the time—was thrown out, and his older brother was also forced to leave.

“My father beat me in front of the family. He hated me,” Youngblood recalled. “Later, he abandoned us and started another family. He even took me for circumcision twice, in 2016 and 2018.”

One of the most harrowing moments came when he was manipulated into betraying his own brother, resulting in his sibling’s imprisonment—an act he now deeply regrets.

Amid the chaos, a friend named Steve offered him shelter and helped him search for his mother, which marked a turning point. Once their story reached the public, support poured in—culminating in the construction of a house for them.

“That love gave me a reason to live again,” he said. “It’s what pushed me to start creating content and sharing my voice on YouTube and TikTok.”

Youngblood’s story—like many personal reflections shared by public figures—echoes the kind of raw vulnerability that often inspires community healing. Just as we’ve seen tributes and reconciliations unfold in public spaces before, his willingness to confront his past might help others face theirs, too.

He is now focused on growth and purpose, using his platforms not just for entertainment, but to show others that even the deepest wounds can become the foundation for something meaningful.