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United Kingdom Eman Kellam has established himself as a dynamic media personality, transitioning from a YouTube content creator to a prominent TV host and film journalist.
Collaboration where a skit from Eman Kellam's "Pranking My African Dad" video was featured on French Montana’s MC4 album, specifically the track "Check Come."
Eman Kellam appeared on the CBBC Channel's 'Lifebabble' series for 26 episodes, starting in January 2016.
Eman Kellam appeared as a guest presenter on CBBC to promote "BBC Own It," an online learning resource aimed at children aged 9-12. He was also a Team Own It Member.
Eman Kellam was selected as a UK class member of the inaugural YouTube Black Voices Class of 2021, an international initiative by YouTube to support and amplify Black creators.
Eman Kellam was listed as one of eight creators in TikTok's "Creators To Watch" for Black History Month 2024.
Featured in the 'Coached' content series where social media influencers, including Eman Kellam, took up boxing and were trained by a renowned coach.
Emmanuel Kellam Olaniyan, known professionally as Eman Kellam, was born on November 27, 1997, in South London to Nigerian parents. His early education included Forest Hill School, followed by The BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology, where he focused on Broadcasting and Digital Communications. Kellam began his career in 2012 by creating video blogs, or ‘EmansBlogs,’ on YouTube. A significant turning point in his early career was the 2014 video “Pranking My African Dad,” which gained widespread attention, accumulating over 500 million views across various platforms and establishing him as a key figure in African meme culture. This video even led to a collaboration with French Montana in 2016, with a skit from the video featuring on French Montana’s album MC4.
Kellam’s career progressed into broadcast media in January 2016 with an appearance on CBBC’s ‘Lifebabble.’ He continued to expand his presence on CBBC, becoming a guest presenter in February 2018 for “BBC Own It,” an online educational resource for young people aged 9-12. He made several subsequent guest appearances on the channel and other CBBC shows. In 2021, Kellam was recognized as a member of the inaugural YouTube Black Voices Class of 2021, an initiative by YouTube to support Black creators. This recognition led to his inclusion in the September 2021 issue of British Vogue, highlighting his rising influence. Further solidifying his digital presence, TikTok included him in their “Creators To Watch” list for Black History Month 2024.
Eman Kellam is also widely recognized for his popular YouTube series, “British Slang With Eman Kellam.” In this series, he engages predominantly American celebrities in an interactive segment where they attempt to decipher British slang. Notable guests on this series have included Gabrielle Union, Denzel Washington, Childish Gambino, and Daniel Kaluuya. Vogue Business has praised Kellam’s “authentic style,” which has resonated with audiences across multiple platforms. In 2021, he released his debut EP, “For The Summer.” In December 2024, he also launched “Eman Kellam & Friends,” a spin-off talk show on TikTok and Instagram featuring short-form interviews with Hollywood actors.
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