In a deeply moving interview with Oga Obinna, 21-year-old Peterson Kamotho, better known as Youngblood Kamotho, courageously peeled back the layers of his public persona to reveal a story of resilience, pain, and redemption.
Rising to fame through his vibrant YouTube and TikTok content, Youngblood has captivated audiences with his charisma, but behind the social media spotlight lies a challenging past marked by family turmoil and personal struggles.
“I started high school at Heights Academy and later completed it at St Paul’s Gatuanyaga. I then joined NIBS College but dropped out,” he revealed.
“Honestly, I’ve been living a lie. People only see what I share on social media, not the real me.”
At his request, Obinna encouraged him to open up. “Let it off your chest,” Obinna said. Youngblood explained that he’s faced numerous challenges, including family trauma and personal struggles that continue to affect him.
“I made mistakes that painted me as a bad person,” he admitted. “I’ve accepted them now, and it’s time to talk about them.”
Youngblood shared that his family followed the Wakorino faith, and he completed school at a young age. However, his life took a difficult turn in 2015.
“Family issues erupted. My father was violent, cheated on my mother, and eventually chased her out while she was pregnant. My older brother was also driven away,” he recounted painfully.
“My father hated me, beating me in front of the family. He later abandoned us, started a new family of five, and brought them home. I was forced to betray my brother, which led to his imprisonment. My father even took me for circumcision twice, in 2016 and 2018.”
Youngblood detailed the abuse and trauma inflicted by his father. “He didn’t send my brother to high school, even though we finished primary school together,” he said.
Overwhelmed, Youngblood was urged by friends to find his mother. “My friend Steve took me in and helped me search for her,” he explained.
Sharing his story publicly marked a turning point. “People rallied around us, even building us a mansion to live in,” Youngblood said. Inspired by this support, he launched his YouTube and TikTok channels, which have since flourished.
By Ryan Kerubo
