Editing Henry Newton (section)

== Early life ==
Henry Newton was born on December 25, 1995, at Aga Khan Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya, alongside his twin brother, Erastus Ayieko Otieno, known professionally as Flaqo.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrsSQHpr6U |title=Henry Newton Exclusive Interview with Obinna TV Extra |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://biography-hub.com/flaqo-raz/ |title=Flaqo Raz Bio, Age, Height, Family |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> Raised in Nairobi’s bustling urban environment, Henry grew up immersed in the city’s vibrant cultural and entertainment landscape, which profoundly shaped his comedic sensibilities.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrsSQHpr6U&t=60s |title=Henry Newton Interview at 1:00 |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> His family, including his parents and siblings, fostered a supportive atmosphere where humor thrived, with lively household interactions later inspiring his skit content.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrsSQHpr6U&t=2400s |title=Henry Newton Interview at 40:00 |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> Nairobi’s diverse communities, from bustling markets to matatu culture, provided a rich backdrop for his early creative explorations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.pulselive.co.ke/entertainment |title=Latest Kenyan Entertainment News |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref>
Henry’s passion for comedy emerged during his school years, where he entertained peers with jokes and impromptu performances, honing his ability to capture everyday humor.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrsSQHpr6U&t=240s |title=Henry Newton Interview at 4:00 |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> Although specific educational details are unavailable, it is likely he attended primary and secondary schools in Nairobi, similar to Flaqo, who studied at Xaverian Primary School and St. Mary’s High School in Kisumu before earning a Public Health degree at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/377861-flaqo-raz-age-real-family-rise-fame.html |title=Flaqo Raz age, real name, family |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> Henry’s close relationship with Flaqo, marked by frequent public confusion due to their striking resemblance, motivated him to develop a distinct comedic identity from an early age.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/563777-flaqos-brother-henry-newton-explains-rarely-acting-skits-him/ |title=Flaqo's Brother Henry Newton Explains Rarely Acting Skits |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref> Influenced by Nairobi’s Sheng-speaking youth culture and local comedians, he began experimenting with storytelling, laying the foundation for his digital content career.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJrsSQHpr6U&t=600s |title=Henry Newton Interview at 10:00 |accessdate=2025-05-11}}</ref>