The Rise and Fall of Nigeria's Porn King

In Nigeria, a booming unregulated porn industry has taken root, creating jobs, opportunities, and a niche market for countless people involved. Yet, behind this surge, there was one man who blazed the trail, setting the stage for the explosion of adult content in the country—Tobilola Jolaoso, better known as Kingtblakhoc.

Kingtblakhoc wasn’t just a participant in the adult entertainment world—he was the pioneer. He was the first Nigerian to truly turn porn into a business that people paid for, a concept previously unheard of in a country where discussing sex, let alone showcasing it publicly, was considered taboo.

It all started when Kingtblakhoc began creating content on Snapchat, drawing attention to his raw, unfiltered approach to adult material. Soon, he moved on to his own website, followed by appearances on one of the most popular adult platforms. His fearless and groundbreaking approach made people realize that there was money to be made in creating and selling sex videos, especially in a country where public conversation around sex was practically forbidden.

His influence didn’t stop there. Kingtblakhoc wasn't just breaking societal taboos; he was changing the narrative around sex. He made the idea of porn not only acceptable but appealing—at least to those willing to embrace the business side of things. His success opened up a new world of possibilities for others, and many started following his footsteps, creating their own content and amassing wealth in the process.

But it wasn't all just about creating videos. Kingtblakhoc was living large. He was making as much as 25 million naira a month from his content and spending it in grand style. He lived in Lekki, one of the wealthiest parts of Lagos, drove luxury cars, and shot his videos in 5-star hotels like Eko Hotel, Oriental Hotel, and Intercontinental Hotel.

His female models, who were often the stars of his productions, were making significant money too. Back in 2016, he was paying them as much as 300k naira, which, considering the exchange rate at the time, was a small fortune. In today’s terms, that would be the equivalent of 2 million naira—a sum that would undoubtedly turn heads in any industry.

Beyond just making money, Kingtblakhoc also made stars out of several Nigerian porn actresses, many of whom became household names in the adult entertainment scene. Take Maami Igbagbo, for example. She recently made headlines for turning to Christianity after years of being a porn star, but many overlooked the fact that it was Kingtblakhoc who made her famous, bringing her into the limelight after their collaboration. Similarly, many other well-known figures in the Nigerian porn scene owe their success to Kingtblakhoc’s platform.

For all his contributions, Kingtblakhoc wasn’t just a content creator—he was a builder, a disruptor who changed the landscape of Nigeria’s adult content industry forever.

However, as with many stories of meteoric rises, his was followed by an equally tragic fall.

The turning point came when Kingtblakhoc decided to shoot a video in Osun Sacred Grove—a revered site for the Yoruba people, believed to be a home of deities. For those unfamiliar with Yoruba culture, think of it like filming adult content in a sacred shrine. The audacity of the act, possibly fueled by his newfound fame and wealth, was seen as an act of disrespect.

Soon after the shoot, Kingtblakhoc’s life took a drastic turn. He experienced a mental breakdown and lost significant weight. Rumors began to circulate that he had contracted HIV, though this was never confirmed. Regardless, his downfall was swift: his income evaporated, his models abandoned him, and the platform that once hosted his videos took them down.

Fast forward to today, and Kingtblakhoc is a shadow of his former self. He now lives in a dilapidated house in his village in Osun State, struggling to make ends meet. On Twitter, he sells his old sex videos for just 5,000 naira, but it’s clear that his audience has moved on.

The new generation of Nigerian porn stars—people like Ada of London, who just bought herself a new apartment in Lekki, or Sophia, who makes millions selling her videos—remind us of what could have been for Kingtblakhoc. These new stars are making generational wealth from the industry that Kingtblakhoc pioneered.

He was once at the forefront, leading the way for a new generation of adult content creators. Now, as he fades into obscurity, it's clear that the same industry he helped birth has left him behind. The Naija porn industry has matured, and the millionaires it has created are proof of its success—but Kingtblakhoc isn’t one of them.

This story serves as a cautionary tale: the allure of fast money in industries like adult content can be tempting, but it's rarely as glamorous as it seems. Like Kingtblakhoc, many people start with grand dreams but end up losing everything when the tide turns. It’s a reminder that no matter how high you rise, you must always tread carefully, especially when engaging in businesses that blur ethical lines. Whether it’s fraud or sex work, quick wealth can lead to long-term consequences.

Kingtblakhoc might have been the one to start the journey, but he ended up a cautionary tale. It's a story worth learning from—because as the saying goes, those who do not learn from history are doomed to repeat it.