Shawn Dalmas is a Kenyan media entrepreneur, content creator, and youth leader who has built a growing digital brand through social media.
At just 21, Shawn Dalmas has become a rising figure in Kenya’s digital media and entrepreneurship space.
Born on February 14, 2005, in Mombasa, Dalmas has built a profile as a content creator, media entrepreneur, youth leader, and public speaker.
He describes himself as a media entrepreneur, youth advocate, and digital content creator, and he is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Dalmas Creations Limited, a media and communications company that helps brands connect with audiences through storytelling and digital media.
The company’s work spans media services, content creation, marketing, and storytelling, and it is headquartered in Nairobi.
Shawn Dalmas’ content covers confidence, personal growth, entrepreneurship, lifestyle, and youth empowerment. His approach has increasingly focused on using digital platforms to build a broader personal and professional brand.
Dalmas has spoken about the need for young creators to look beyond short-term popularity and build sustainable careers in the digital space.
In an interview, he discussed the realities of influencer marketing and encouraged creators to be selective about the brands they work with rather than pursuing deals simply because they offer money.
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He has also emphasized authenticity, arguing that creators should avoid promoting products or messages that do not align with who they are.
Dalmas has been involved in conversations around marketing, storytelling and digital entrepreneurship.
More recently, Dalmas launched Inspire With Shawn Dalmas, a platform built around conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, leaders and other personalities. The show focuses on stories of success, challenges, identity, ambition, leadership and personal growth.
Youth Leadership and Community Work
Shawn Dalmas served as Charter President of the Interact Club of Lukenya and later as Vice President of the Rotary Club of Athi Kapiti.
His LinkedIn profile lists Lukenya Sixth Form Institute, where he studied between 2023 and 2025 and served as College President. It also lists a short stint as a Press Secretary at the United Nations Office at Nairobi in 2023.
He has also been involved in The Empowerment Network, an organisation focused on supporting underserved communities through initiatives around education, healthcare and financial literacy.
Through these activities, Dalmas has positioned himself not only as a digital creator but also as a young person interested in leadership and community engagement.
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Recognition for His Entrepreneurship
In 2025, he was named Young Entrepreneur of the Year at the NaBLA Awards, an award he attributed to the work of Dalmas Creations.
Dalmas has also appeared on youth-focused platforms to discuss digital influence, leadership, and entrepreneurship.
Shawn Dalmas said his journey has been shaped by his interest in using creativity, authenticity, and purpose to build influence among young people.
This month, Dalmas shared another personal milestone with his followers, announcing that he had acquired a luxury apartment valued at KSh25 million.
He shared photos of himself receiving the keys to the property and said it was more than a home, adding that it would also serve as a creative space for his businesses and projects.
“The keys are in my hands. Now the real work begins. “Welcome to the Residence,” said Shawn Dalmas.
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