Oga Obinna, born Steve Thompson Maghana on June 6, 1990, is a multitalented Kenyan entertainer, comedian, radio and TV personality, musician, and online content creator.
Hailing from Maseno, Kisumu County, he carries a rich cultural heritage his father is Kenyan (Luo) and his mother is of Igbo descent from Nigeria.
Early Life & Rise to Fame
In 2009, Obinna packed his dreams and moved to Nairobi to find his place in the world. He started with odd jobs and nighttime music gigs, earning as little as Sh 300–500 per show.
His big break came when Esther Macharia of Nation Media Group helped him secure a radio internship at Q-FM.
From there, his journey into mainstream entertainment began—radio, television, comedy, and eventually, internet stardom.
Entertainment Career Highlights
Comedy & TV:
Obinna was a familiar face on Churchill Show and gained further fame co-hosting Breaktime Show on NTV alongside Nice Githinji. He later headlined The Comedy Club on KTN.
Radio:
He co-hosted The Jam on Nation FM with Anto Neosoul and later became a household name on the Kiss FM Breakfast Show with Kamene Goro, leaving in 2023 after his contract ended.
YouTube & Digital:
After leaving mainstream radio, Obinna launched the Obinna TV Show, a YouTube-based platform where he interviews celebrities, politicians, musicians, and sometimes even… “people trending for the wrong reasons.”
Other Roles & Hustles
Obinna is not your average media guy. He wears more hats than a Gikomba market stall:
MC & Brand Ambassador: Worked with brands like Deacon, Uber, USN Kenya, and Golden Tulip.
10 Over 10 Host: In mid-2023, he took over as the host of Citizen TV’s popular youth show “10 over 10”.
According to Obinna (and only Obinna), he has also worked as a:
“Musician, songwriter, guitarist, soloist, actor, dancer, teacher, farmer, Citi Hoppa driver, conductor, mechanic, influencer, motivational speaker, TikToker, mental doctor, activist, Mokorino… and part-time chokoraa counselor.”
Is it true? Probably. Is it Obinna? Absolutely.
Family & Personal Life
Though not officially married, Obinna is a proud father of four children (three girls and one boy) from different mothers.
In a heartwarming move, he adopted two more children from a Nairobi orphanage in April 2024, bringing his total to five kids.
He refers to himself (playfully) as a “retired husband”, but remains a committed and hands-on father.
Net Worth & Personal Interests
Estimated Net Worth: Between Sh 100 million – 150 million, earned through his broad career in entertainment and digital entrepreneurship.
Personal Interests: Obinna loves cooking, dancing, caring for pets, and delivering candid, humorous takes on life. He fears heights and avoids horror movies like a true Luo with taste.
Fun fact: He reportedly runs over 100 YouTube channels, 60 Facebook accounts, 20 Facebook pages, and 240 channels under the alias of his “sidechic”, Dem Wa FB.
Recent Highlights
In June 2025, Obinna issued a public warning about scammers using his name to con fans online. He urged fans to verify his real pages good luck choosing from the 200+.
That same month, he launched and sold out a one-man comedy special titled “My Mistakes” at Nairobi’s RedRoom, proving once again that his talent and charm remain unmatched in the Kenyan entertainment scene.
