Nigeria, Oct. 12 -- Kevin Black Arua never set out to be a politician on or off camera. Yet his alter ego, "Governor Amuneke," now commands millions of online followers and stirs debate on governance with every video.

What began as light-hearted social commentary has grown into sharp political satire that makes Nigerians laugh while quietly questioning power. In this exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Kevin recounts how a spur-of-the-moment skit snowballed into a national talking point, the catchphrases and costumes that shaped the character, and why he believes humour is a more potent civic tool than protest marches.

PT: Who exactly is Governor Amuneke, and how did you create this character?

Governor Amuneke: Governor Amuneke was...