Tumihub interview session
The Aims Entertainment is a talent-driven organization that creates platforms for talented individuals on campuses to portray their talents.
The first event organized by the brand at the University of Osun mostly known as Uniosun was graced by Woli Agba and other celebrities as the judge for the talent show.
One would have thought it was easy to get this particular event done but it wasn't. During the planning stage, Tumihub was at a time part of it and we can tell the story of how uneasy it was.
KennyP (the founder of the brand) messaged us for supports, and at a point, he was so disappointed. The day was getting closer but plans weren’t solid. Sponsors are not forthcoming but he pushed through still. This is what we want youths to learn from, that ......
It is not always easy but not also impossible!
That is why we have taken it upon ourselves to interview youths who dares to follow what they believe in despite all odds.
See the message he (KennyP) sent to Tumihub after the event.
It was very rough but God surprised me, and lots of testimonies. It was recorded as the best talent show in the university of Osun (Uniosun's) history. Our brand was the first entertainment brand to be registered with the school that made the audience thought it was the school that organized the event. We had up to 500k sponsorship. God just surprised me.
And definitely, I had lots of flaws but God didn't make it obvious to people. And I believe God will do the next in a grand style.
The event was sponsored by Plaqad, Dream9ation, Peakythrills, Aresh, Sdq,Midey concept, Nysc blog, Omary foods, and more.
Tumihub decided to interview him and hear how he was able to go through life to the stage he is now. One wouldn’t have believed that someone in his condition could achieve what he has achieved so far.
We asked him 10 questions only and his response comes out to be what youths aspiring to take their future serious need to learn.
My name is Popoola Kehinde Boluwatife but people call me KennyP
Question two: How was growing up like? How did it contribute to your success today?
Growing up was very interesting and fun but at a point, I had low self-esteem because I had to live with burnt feet (I have a cobra-looking burnt leg) which was a result of an incidence when I was 6 months old. It made me feel as if "I'm not a normal kid." but the moment i saw life differently, it changed me and I stopped making excuses.
What made you see life differently?
I had a surgical operation since childhood, August 2014, but it wasn't successful to my expectation. It was still the same old burnt leg I'm always ashamed of but in the hospital, I saw lots of burnt cases, and mine was the least in my ward. Mine was just two burnt feet while others were whole bodies. Ever since then, I've learned to be appreciative and to always bring the best from every situation.
Question three: How did you come up with the idea or vision for this brand?
Okay…. I was bored and frustrated by being a regular sweet kid that plays guitar to impress girls. I knew there is more I don't know about my potentials as lots of prophets on different occasions have prophesized. I also do find myself in my dreams among leaders in suits.
So I started reading books which authors are Robert Kiyosaki, Brian Tracy, Napoleon Hills, and many more. I had knowledge and potentials but I wasn't using it. Instead, I was busy talking to friends like a motivational speaker.
A fateful day, Wale, my friend from childhood told me "Kenny you and this your philosophy, and we never see you do anything really important".
These words hurt but made me. I went back to think of what needed to be changed; what unmet needs that needed me. That led to a made-up quote I told myself which says
"The most beautiful kind of humans aren’t the ones that met it beautiful, but those that made it beautiful"
So I made some undertakings; going to a Man's journey; turning my comfort zone to a battle zone; looking for ways to add values around me and yes I did enter a lot of big troubles but I was just age 20 - nothing to lose so it did worth it.
Question four: Were your parents and friends in support of your passion?
Actually, i lost my Mum 3 years ago. She was my biggest fan as she has seen potentials in me before I did. Dad encouraged me as he prays for my dreams every single day but he is always scared about my education.
Well, the fear was an influence of my immediate elder brother, Brother Olufe, who is always concerned about me not suffering in my primary assignment, and ever-supportive twin is always like "Kenny abeg no enter debt o". My eldest brother is a big fan of my dreams too.
My Friends Wale, Whyke, Peace, Makins, Gerr, ard, and Mz were all supportive. Although at a point, they had doubts but still very supportive especially my Mentors, Precious, Dream9ation,. Mr. Demola Uniosun, Mc B,obo, and. Ms Doyin. They all showed me the sweetest love I can never forget. They supported me that at a point I was like 'is this a normal love?'.
Question five: What were your fears? How did you deal with them?
I wouldn't say I had fears that big. I accepted and trusted that I am a special being that can always fit in every situation. Most times, i just get to do that area's very risky and be ike
'Alatise lomó atise araré' a Yoruba adage that mean “the doer alone knows the way to go”.
Till date I don't really know the meaning of those words I just believed it means something like I can solve all the challenges I face. So the "alatise (doer)” words really helps whenever I sense I'm going into something that looks bigger than me and yes I'm very prayerful.
Question six: You're a student. How are you coping with academics and your passion?
Most entertainers have bad grades - really bad grades but i wanted to be different. I didn't want it to suffer my education. At some point it was, but when I realized it I began to fight harder to manage my time. And yes it is very tiring.
Question seven: What are your goals?
To continue being Happy and to build a business empire that is a solution to the unmet needs in the world.
Question eight: Where do you see yourself in three to five years?
By God's Grace, in 5 years, I see myself having a great business empire that meets unmet needs in terms of entertainment, food, real estate, and farm production.
Question nine: What mistakes do you think you have made and how did/will you correct them?
I have made lots of mistakes. Mistakes that broke me; mistakes that made some people have wrong perspectives about me but without them I wouldn't be who I am today.
I lacked leadership skills and majorly lacked time management which really affected me but i am working on them daily by reading books on leadership and time management. In terms of leadership, I once had a problem in selecting the right the people with right attitudes to work with and also motivating people I work with to see what I've seen. In terms of time management, I do have problems with doing things at the right time like sometimes ago I was supposed to have a deal with Mtn, Tecno, and some other big brands but I stopped halfway because I couldn't manage my time. So I solved that by always writing my tasks and including times to be accomplished.
Question 10: what is your advice for youths out there.
Let's cultivate a 'Do it' attitude. Yes, you will fail in some areas but those failures aren’t risky as failure to not try at all.
Thanks for reading.
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