“I’m Not A Journalist”: Oga Obinna Responds To Critism He Is Being Paid For Political Content Critique

Media personality Oga Obinna has pushed back against criticism from investigative journalist John Allan Namu regarding content creators accepting money from politicians, clarifying that he does not view himself as a journalist.

Obinna emphasized that his enterprise, Obinna TV Studios, operates strictly as a digital content and media production company rather than a traditional journalism outlet.

“I’m not a journalist. I do have my company. It’s a media company that focuses on just productions. We do content production, meaning our biggest asset is digital assets,” Obinna stated. He explained that conducting interviews does not automatically make someone a journalist, noting that his platform centers on scripting, comedy, music, and entertainment—though he does employ professional journalists within his organization to manage journalism-related tasks.

John Allan Namu’s Critique

The response follows concerns raised by veteran journalist John Allan Namu regarding the blurring lines between digital media and political patronage. Namu questioned the independence of podcasters and content creators who take funds from political figures to host events or produce content while posturing as unbiased commentators.

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Namu warned that failing to clearly disclose these financial arrangements compromises platform credibility and risks creating a public perception that digital media creators are simply available to the highest bidder.

Clarifying the Scope of Obinna TV

Defending his business model, Obinna highlighted the distinction between journalism—which demands rigorous research, investigation, fact-checking, and public accountability—and content creation.

He maintained that his primary mission is to entertain, inspire, and motivate his audience. By distinguishing his personal role as a media entrepreneur and content creator from the qualified journalists he employs, Obinna argued that entertainment-driven platforms should not be held to traditional editorial standards.