Only Omoke Biography: Facts, Career, Rise to Fame
Only Omoke is one of Kenya’s most looked-up-to creative video directors. Omoke has made a name for himself in the creative industry after directing music videos for artists such as Buruklyn Boyz, Khaligraph Jones, and Bien, just to mention a few. Omoke has also collaborated with big companies including Google, Tecno, Shoke Shoke Festival, and Squave. In this article, we uncover some untold facts about Only Omoke.
Only Omoke Biography
Omoke real name John Omoke Ogao, also known as @onlyomoke, is a video director at Spade Films, editor, filmmaker, storyteller, and content creator from Kenya. Omoke is also the director and CEO of Spade A Spade, a film production company based in Kenya.
Omoke rose to fame when his work went viral and was recognized internationally. Omoke is best known for directing music videos such as “Kishash” by Lil Maina, “Stretch Marks Kwa Haga” by Lil Maina featuring Ndovu Kuu, “Nairobi” by Buruklyn Boyz, “Romantic Rivals” by Wangechi ft Wakadinali, and more.
| Real Name/Full Name | John Omoke Ogao |
| Nationality | Kenyan |
| Age | In his 20’s |
| Career | Cinematographer, Filmmaker, and storyteller |
| @onlyomoke | |
| Website | www.onlyomoke.com |
| Only Omoke | |
| Tiktok | @onlyomoke |
| YouTube | onlyomoke |
Career
Omoke started freelancing as a video director in 2018, and at that time, not so many people knew about him. In 2019, Omoke tried to apply for jobs at various companies, but he was not lucky to get one. He decided to join film production with his friend Ronny Kariuki. In 2020, they started their new company called Spade A Spade.
Omoke is now the director and CEO of the production company Spade A Spade. He has created top-charting music videos in Kenya, with his work garnering over 30 million views on YouTube alone. He is now looking for opportunities to continue unlocking the potential of the African art scene, as mentioned on his website.
Spade A Spade
Spade A Spade is a production company established by Omoke in May 2020 together with his longtime friend Ronnie Kariuki who happens to be the co-founder. Spade A Spade is best known for commercials, film production, creative music videos, artist branding, and documentaries
Music Videos Directed by Only Omoke
Here is a list of some of the biggest and most successful music videos directed by Omoke. Omoke first breakthrough as a video director can be traced back to 2020 when he directed Buruklyn Boyz’ “Nairobi” music video.
| Music Video | Release Year | Views |
| Buruklyn Boyz – Nairobi | December 2020 | 3 million + |
| Lil Maina – Stretchmarks Kwa Haga | January 2021 | 300K + |
| Kahush – Sana Up | January 2021 | 400K + |
| Benzema ft Rekles – Pepeta | February 2021 | 900K + |
| Ajay, Buruklyn Boyz – Wild Freestyle | March 2021 | 500K + |
| Khaligraph Jones ft The Industry – Luku | April 2021 | 1 million + |
| Lil Maina ft Kahush – Nothing That I’m Doing | May 2021 | 400K + |
| Buruklyn Boyz – Dream ya Kutoka kwa Block | July 2021 | 2 million + |
| Lil Maina – Umbwakni | July 2021 | 600K + |
| Khali Cartel 4 | November 2021 | 3 million + |
| Lil Maina – Kishash | December 2021 | 6 million + |
| Wakadinali ft Wakadinali – Romantic Rivals | May 2022 | 1 million + |
| Buruklyn Boyz – Goodbye ft younglouie58 | December 2022 | 600K + |
| Lil Maina ft Buruklyn Boyz – Zoza | December 2022 | 700K + |
| Lil Maina – Alert | May 2023 | 200K + |
| Bien x Dj Edu – Too Easy | May 2023 | 100K + |
| Bien – I Want You | December 2023 | 400K + |
Only Omoke Photos
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