Biography
Who is Victor Kunda?
Early life and real name
Victor Kunda Oluwakoya Emitam Kunda was born in South East London on July 15, 1999. He grew up in the Eltham and Lewisham neighbourhoods alongside his mother, sister, and two brothers. During his childhood, he developed an early interest in the performative arts, exploring singing, acting, and dancing. He initially attended a music and drama school before deciding to drop out.
Following his departure from the arts school, Victor shifted his academic focus to Media Production. He enrolled at De Montfort University in Leicester. He completed his studies and graduated during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Victor became famous
Victor initially began sharing video skits on Facebook and YouTube starting in 2016. He later expanded his presence to Instagram and Twitter. Encouraged by several classmates, he eventually joined TikTok during the global lockdown.
His breakthrough moment arrived when he published a TikTok video featuring a breadstick used as a cigarette. The post quickly gained traction, securing ten thousand followers and ultimately exceeding six million views. He continued producing humorous skits, which were eventually shared by well-known figures such as Bella Hadid, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X. By 2022, his total views across his content surpassed one billion.
Career highlights and fashion work
Beyond his comedy content, Victor expanded into the fashion industry after participating in a photoshoot project for Central Saint Martins. As a prominent influencer, he has partnered with numerous luxury and high street brands. His commercial collaborations include Burberry, Gucci, Prada, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Tommy Hilfiger, Hugo Boss, Balenciaga, Adidas, Levi's, and Versace. He has also worked with corporate companies such as Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Paramount plus.
In addition to brand partnerships, Victor has pursued television and film projects. In 2022, he appeared in the satirical short film Mexican Pizza The Musical alongside Doja Cat and Dolly Parton. That same year, he hosted the Channel Four comedy web show Razor Sharp. His television credits further include appearances on The Emily Atack Show in 2022 and Dropped in 2023. He also contributed to charitable initiatives, participating in The Big Escape in 2023 and Comic Reliefs Red Nose Day in 2026.
Education and background
Victor comes from a Christian family with Nigerian and Zambian heritage. Throughout his youth in South East London, he pursued various creative outlets before committing to media studies. His time at De Montfort University provided him with a degree in Media Production, which supported his transition into digital content creation and online media production.
Birthday and age
Victor Kunda was born on July 15, 1999, which makes Victor 27 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Victor shares the date with 43 other famous people.
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