Kenya’s number one prank star, Nicki Big Fish, has revealed insights into the craft that has been both loved and feared by online audiences across the country.

The 35-year-old entertainer, who will mark 15 years in the prank industry this March, spoke during TV47’s Friday night show “This Friday With Betty”, hosted by Betty Kyallo.

Responding to a fan who joked they would come after him if he pranked their family, Big Fish shared a side of his work that rarely makes it to camera.

“Kuna part huwa sitakangi kuonyesha kwa camera, after prank/interview huwa na wachia mtu kalunch, kachai hivi, huwa sionyeshi sababu watu wakiona prank watataka kuja,” he said, explaining that he always leaves a small token for his victims for the trouble they endure.

The prank star also revealed that he carefully selects his prank locations, avoiding pregnant women, the elderly, and the sick. His pranks, he says, are meant to be funny rather than terrifying.

In 2024, Big Fish applied to attempt a Guinness World Record for a 12-hour prank, but the application was unsuccessful after he fell sick and took time off to recover.

He also shared a glimpse of his personal journey, explaining that he was a quiet, introverted child who loved swimming — a hobby that eventually inspired his stage name.

“I had to grow out of being an introvert. As a kid, I was always quiet and stayed out of pranks. Swimming was my thing, and that’s where the name Big Fish came from,” he said.

Looking ahead, the prank king announced plans for a live prank tour across 12 counties, giving audiences a chance to experience his pranks in real time.

The tour has already kicked off in Nakuru, with Mombasa as the next stop, and will be streamed live on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook.