In the bustling streets of Kuwait, a unique voice is emerging, capturing the diverse and intriguing perspectives of its people. Meet Kazi, a full-time customer service agent for an online hypermarket by day, and a passionate content creator by night. For almost a year, Kazi has been releasing engaging street interview videos, driven by curiosity and a desire to explore new horizons.

“My journey into video making was fueled by a deep-seated curiosity and a passion for learning, exploring, and trying new things,” Kazi explains. “I had a small, faceless YouTube channel back in 2017, which I stopped after about a year and a half. In 2023, I decided to take on the challenge of conducting street interviews because it had never been done in Kuwait before.”

This decision marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter, where each video presents an opportunity to connect with people and capture their unique responses to various questions. The ideas for these questions often come from the daily life in Kuwait and sometimes even from the suggestions of Kazi’s followers.

Engaging with people on the street can be unpredictable. “Some people are excited to answer, but many decline because they’re not comfortable with being on camera or social media,” Kazi notes. Despite this, the spontaneous and candid nature of the interviews often leads to surprising and amusing outcomes.

One such memorable moment was when a gentleman guessed the flags of different countries, only to get them all wrong, mistaking France for Russia, Switzerland for Turkey, and India for Spain.
Among the numerous videos created, one stands out as a favorite. “My favorite video is the one where I ask Kuwaiti couples to guess Asian countries. It has received 1.5 million views on Instagram and 2.3 million views on TikTok,” Kazi shares proudly.

The joy of making these videos lies in meeting new people and witnessing their diverse reactions. This human connection is a significant part of what makes the process so rewarding.

Balancing a full-time job with content creation is no small feat. “It typically takes at least a week from coming up with the idea to posting the video. Because of my full-time job, I have to wait until my day off to shoot,” Kazi explains. The process involves shooting about 4-5 different people with 2-4 different questions each, using apps like Capcut for video editing and Picsart for creating thumbnails and photo editing.

The reception to Kazi’s content has been both surprising and gratifying. “I anticipated gaining recognition over time due to my consistent work and unique content on social media. However, I didn’t expect to solely target the local audience in Kuwait and become known by thousands on the street as well,” Kazi reflects.

Looking forward, Kazi has big plans. “I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and now I want to be a full-time influencer. So, I would like to connect both in the future. But also, I trust in God’s plan; He surely has better plans for me.”

UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL QUESTIONNAIRE
What do you most value about your friends?
I value their time and honesty the most.

Which living person do you most admire?
Cristiano Ronaldo. His work ethics, dedication, always wanting more, working hard even after achieving everything.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?
For me, perfect happiness is synonymous with good health and well-being, both for myself and those around me. When I’m feeling healthy and content, and when the people I care about are also doing well, that’s when I feel truly happy

What is your greatest extravagance?
My greatest extravagance has been investing in my home side business. I often bought various random items to try out different ideas, which sometimes led to unnecessary spending. Despite this, it has been a valuable learning experience for me.

What is your most treasured possession?
It would be my mobile phone as it contains my shoot videos, data, contacts etc beside being expensive and new.

What is your greatest fear?
If fear of heights is a common answer, then my answer would be fear of losing someone I love

What is your most marked characteristic?
My most marked characteristics are my hard work, positivity, and a bit of sense of humor. People often recognize me for my strong work ethic, my ability to maintain a positive attitude, and my knack for lightening the mood with a good joke

Which talent would you most like to have?
I would love to know how to swim. Swimming it is.

What is one trait you have that you are most grateful for?
I am most grateful for my optimism. My positive outlook helps me stay hopeful and motivated, even in difficult times.

What is the human trait you most dislike about others?
The human trait I most dislike about others is dishonesty. Be real and be yourself in front of me.

What is it that you most dislike?
I most dislike selfishness. I believe in sharing and caring, and it’s upsetting when people only think about themselves.

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
I frequently preface my statements with ‘to be honest,’ even when it’s clear I’m being honest.

What are your favorite words to live by?
Embrace the journey and keep pushing forward

Where would you most like to live?
In Kuwait, without a doubt but to be in a better apartment and better living.

If you could have any job, what would it be?
Currently, I would like be in anything that relates to the marketing department but in the near future, my own business be it big or small.

What would you consider your greatest achievement?
My greatest achievement would be ‘’Funwithkazi’’ I have tried and failed in various things but I always believed that sooner or later I will figure out what’s best for me and what’s there for me. Having a success in this field would be it.

What do you hope for the future?
I always wanted to be an entrepreneur and now I want to be a full-time influencer. So, I would like to connect both in the future. But also, I trust in God’s plan, he surely has better plans for me.

You can follow Kazi @funwithkazi on Instagram and join him on an exciting journey of discovering what people on the street have to say.