As humans have unique faces, each person also has a distinct motivating factor. One of Nigeria’s rising fascinating content creators, Uzoemeka Clinton Ogemdi, better known as Samskid, found his own ‘push’ factor through the eyes of his parents.
Born on August 3, 1997, Samskid hails from Umukele, Umulolo Okigwe local government area of Imo State. After his primary and secondary education, the actor and fashion and lifestyle influencer proceeded to the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, to obtain a degree in Urban and Regional Planning.
Samskid is unique in character, and so is his content, which features interesting narration done in mute mode yet remains relatable to everyday life and experiences. He showcases his versatility and natural creative tendencies to their fullest extent, combining seriousness and humor simultaneously to communicate with millions of his fans across the globe.
For Samskid, also called the Greatest Actor Of All Time on social media, his journey has been filled with a myriad of experiences, both pleasant and challenging. His path was properly shaped after acting in a school drama, during which he wowed the crowd, including his parents. When he decided to pursue a career in that direction, his parents rarely objected, fully supporting his ambitions.
This parental support is a significant driving force behind Samskid’s pursuit of his career. According to him, the inspiration behind his passion to succeed as an actor comes from his desire to make his parents extremely proud.
“The urge not to fail my mum and dad. My parents witnessed when I acted in the primary school drama, so later in life when I ventured into content creation, they supported me,” he said when asked about what drives his ambition.
“I have always had a passion for acting. When I was a kid, I participated in school dramas, and the crowd was wowed. That was when I decided that I would find a way to showcase my potential to the world. It’s a niche I adopted to grow a universal fanbase without language barriers, but I intend to expand soon because I want to venture into YouTube short movies in the next phase of my career.”
Narrating some of the challenges he faced after starting out as a content creator, Samskid recalled the difficulties he encountered. Initially, nobody wanted to feature in his videos because those he approached did not believe in him. However, today, he boasts almost 7 million followers on Instagram and TikTok.
“When I first started, I found it difficult to get people to feature in my videos because they hardly believed in me. But with time, all that changed when they started seeing results. At first, I got low views, but with time and consistency, that also changed. I just kept working harder,” he explained.
Samskid’s content is distinguished by its silent narration, allowing it to transcend language barriers and resonate with a global audience. This innovative approach has been instrumental in his rapid rise to fame. Despite the initial lack of support from his peers, his dedication and resilience paid off. His story is a testament to the importance of perseverance and the impact of parental support in achieving one’s dreams.
As he looks to the future, Samskid remains committed to expanding his horizons. He envisions transitioning from short, mute skits to producing YouTube short movies, aiming to reach an even broader audience. His journey is a continuous evolution, fueled by a relentless drive to succeed and an unwavering commitment to making his parents proud.
