Edgar Obare
Content creator · Founder of BNN · Nairobi, Kenya
Edgar Obare is a Kenyan blogger, YouTuber and media entrepreneur based in Nairobi. He is the founder of BNN (Bandana News Network), a digital publication covering Kenyan celebrity news, gossip and entertainment, and has been recognised as Blogger of the Year in 2020, 2021 and 2022.
Across TikTok, YouTube and Instagram he tells stories and covers trending moments for an audience of hundreds of thousands, while BNN Premium on Telegram gives subscribers exclusive stories.
Beyond media, Edgar builds products for creators and communities: Ongea, an app for anonymous messages and stories that disappear after 24 hours, and MemberBot, which lets creators run paid memberships on Telegram and Discord and keep 100% of the revenue.
- 914.4KTotal followers
- Founder, BNN LTD
- Blogger & YouTuber
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Builds Ongea & MemberBot
Profiles
Projects
MediaBNNKenyan celebrity news, gossip and entertainment. Exclusive stories and trending moments, first and fastest.bnn.ke →
AppOngeaSend anonymous messages and share stories that disappear after 24 hours.ongea.bnn.ke →
SaaSMemberBotTelegram and Discord membership bots for paid communities. Creators keep 100% of revenue.memberbot.app →
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Edgar Obare?
Edgar Obare is a Kenyan blogger, YouTuber and media entrepreneur based in Nairobi. He is the founder of BNN (Bandana News Network), a digital publication covering Kenyan celebrity news, gossip and entertainment.
What does BNN stand for?
BNN stands for Bandana News Network. Edgar Obare founded it, and it publishes at bnn.ke and across Telegram, Instagram and YouTube.
Where can I follow Edgar Obare?
TikTok @edgarobare, YouTube @edgarobare, Instagram @uncledgar, X @edgarobare, Telegram @edgarobare, the BNN channel on Telegram @bnnkenya, and BNN Premium (@bnnpremium) and BNN Market (@bnnmarket) on Instagram.
What is BNN Premium?
BNN Premium is a members-only Telegram channel from BNN with exclusive Kenyan celebrity stories, available on paid weekly, monthly and yearly plans. Details are at bnn.ke/premium.
What is Ongea?
Ongea is an app by Edgar Obare for sending anonymous messages and sharing stories that disappear after 24 hours.
What is MemberBot?
MemberBot lets creators sell paid memberships through their own branded bots on Telegram and Discord and keep 100% of the revenue.
How can I contact Edgar Obare for business?
Email edgar@bnn.ke for business inquiries.