Flaqo Raz Biography and Wiki

Flaqo Raz is a Kenyan-born comedian who is popularly known for a variety of personalities. He combines humor, creativity, versatility, and uniqueness into one person. He is the first comedian in Kenya to successfully play a variety of personalities.

The comedian first appeared as Mama Otis, a no-nonsense mother who deprived her son, Otis of sleep, for any actual or imagined wrongs. Later, he created other intriguing characters including Baba Otis, Akoth, and Bakari.

Facts About Flaqo Raz

Full Names: Erastus Ayieko Otieno
Date of Birth: 25 December 1995
Place of Birth: Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya.
Age: 28 years old
Father: Not Available
Mother: Not Available
Spouse: Keranta

Children:  Not Available
Siblings: 2
Gender: Male
Sexual Orientation: Straight
Ethnicity/ Tribe: Luo
Occupation: Comedian, Musician

Education: Xaverian Primary School, St. Mary’s High School, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University
Nationality: Kenyan
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn.
Height:  5 feet 2 inches
Weight: 72 Kgs
Net Worth: 10 Million Kenyan Shillings

 Age, Birthday

How old is Flaqo Raz? Flaqo was born on 25 December 1995 in Agha Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. He celebrates his birthday on the 25th of December every year and is 28 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. 

Height

How tall is Flaqo Raz? Raz is a man of average stature, he stands at a height of 5 feet 2 inches and weighs around 72 Kgs. 

Girlfriend and Relationships

Talking about his love life, the comedian has urged his fans to stop forcing issues after his fans assumed that he might be in a relationship with Keranta who is also a YouTuber. These rumors came after the duo were sported together.

As a response to the online critics, they have both previously denied ever dating, and refer to each other as just friends, something that fans can’t quite seem to agree with. Keranta and Flaqo later in the same year announced their relationship and they are currently dating.

After a video of the two kissing went viral online, Flaqo has also been linked to several other female celebrities, including singer Noti Flow.

Breakup with Keranta

Sadly, Keranta and Flaqo parted ways due to unknown reasons. The couple seemed to be lively and full of goals but unfortunately, one thing led to another and they had to break up. However, we will keep you posted when Flaqo gets a new lover or girlfriend.

Flaqo Raz Family

When discussing his family background, Flaqo has kept his family details away from the public. However, he comes from a family of five and is the eldest of 3, meaning that he has 2 younger siblings; a brother and a sister. We will keep you updated when this information is available.

Career

Comedy Background

Flaqo turned to comedy when it became difficult for him to break through in the Kenyan music industry. Flaqo used to watch Vines long before it was banned before he ever began comedy. He started making movies with his subpar phone, swapping between personalities, and imitating artists like Kenny Knox, Dope Island, and others.

When he posted the films on social networking sites like WhatsApp, his friends and acquaintances assumed he was insane, which demotivated him, and he stopped making videos. Then, in an effort to learn more, he turned to YouTube.

One day in August 2018, while his mother was out buying groceries, he made the decision to sneak in and record a little video because he was still exploring. He photographed Khaligraph Jones praying from a script.

After he posted it, it went viral and was extensively shared on social media sites including Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and WhatsApp. The films, which had previously been circulated primarily in Kisumu, his hometown, spread throughout Kenya and beyond national boundaries. In just two days, one specific video racked up around 10,000 followers.

Flaqo Raz as a Musician

Besides being a very funny comedian, Flaqo revealed in an interview that he was a singer way before he even started doing his comedy skits. Due to the stiff competition in the music industry, it made it hard for the comedian to rise above all.

He then made the decision to seek a means to stand apart, which is when humor entered the picture. August Alsina, whose songs include Soul Cry, Hold You Down, and Make It Home, is his favorite R&B performer. Flaqo asserts to knows every word of every one of his songs.

Mama Otis 

The various roles that Flaqo has played as Otis, Mama Otis, Akoth, Baba Otis, and Mama Kinston are well known. He is well-known for creating the character Mama Otis, a blend of his mother and two aunts. Since Mama Otis is a real portrayal of how mothers are, many people like her.

Academic Background

Talking about his educational background, Flaqo attended Xaverian Primary School– one of the oldest day schools in the country. He then proceeded to St. Mary’s High School where the comedian finished his high school level. He later joined Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University where he graduated with a degree in Public Health in 2018.

Net Worth

Flaqo has received several brand sponsorships, allowing him to collaborate with well-known companies like Samsung and Airtel. In addition, he is the owner of a recording studio in Kisumu. For someone who is committed to building his brand, having numerous revenue streams is essential.