Why I’m focused on new talent – Kevin Pam

Weekend Magazine: It’s almost a decade since you won the Big Brother Africa (BBA) reality TV show. What have you been up to lately? Kevin Pam: I have been doing more of events management and content development. I have put more weight behind humanitarian activities under my NGO, ‘NaijaPikin.’ Then of course, my family is […]

Weekend Magazine: It’s almost a decade since you won the Big Brother Africa (BBA) reality TV show. What have you been up to lately?

Kevin Pam: I have been doing more of events management and content development. I have put more weight behind humanitarian activities under my NGO, ‘NaijaPikin.’ Then of course, my family is growing so I have spent most of my time trying to fend for them and give them the best.

WM: What’s the update on your talent reality show in Jos, and also your music label?

Pam: The talent hunt was paused due to lack of support and sponsorship but we are gearing to re-launch as it is a dream that cannot die. As for the music label, we are also restructuring to meet the high demands to explore the wealth of talents we have on the continent.

WM: How would you say your present work stays true to what you have always wanted to do, particularly after you won Big Brother Africa?

Pam: I have been able to live my dreams through other people who need my support, advice and direction. Like I always say, my wealth is not in the amount of money I have in the bank but in the number of lives I can touch positively.

WM: You were 27 years old at the time you won Big Brother Africa and unmarried. How has showbiz treated you so far and how are you able to create a balance between showbiz and family life?

Pam: Creating a balance between the two is not easy, I must say. It is forever an on-going quest and as such, everyday comes with a new challenge, new lesson and a new phase. All I can say is that God has been faithful.

WM: When you won BBA, you were reported to have said you were born for television. What would you describe as your most outstanding experience since then?  

Pam: My most outstanding experience will have to be doing the ‘sprite triple slam,’ tour where I was privileged to work with great icons such as Eldee the don and Michael Igbelagbor.

WM: You got married to Tanzania’s Elizabeth Gupta, whom you met during the 2009 BBA reality TV show. What have you done together that’s showbiz-related and what was the experience like?

Pam: We have of course had kids together (laughs).We also opened a restaurant in Jos and organized the first ever talent hunt reality TV show in Jos called ‘Jos bring it on,’ where Big Brother Nigeria’s Efe won in one of the categories.

WM: Does any of your kids show signs of taking the showbiz path? 

Pam: My daughter seems to have that as she is always in the forefront of any of her school presentations and has the confidence to stand before the crowd.

WM: You have been doing some work with your NGO ‘NaijaPikin.’ What impact have you made recently and how do you plan to provide a platform for those who have an interest in the entertainment industry?

Pam: NaijaPikin has in recent times organized peace concerts in the North-East of Nigeria and also partnered with other organizations to reach out to the people affected in conflict areas, mainly the IDP camps.

WM: What has happened to your ambition of going into music? Is it now in the background for good?

Pam: Like I said earlier, I live my dreams through people, so at this point, if I can support any other person achieve that dream, then I am fulfilled.

WM: How do you relax?

Pam: Playing with my kids is my best form of relaxation.