Seven Nigerian Musical Celebrities and Their Professions Before Fame
It is rarely a straight line from grass to grace. Many of Nigeria’s stars today had humble beginnings and worked for others before getting their big breaks. Here are snippets of the seven most popular Nigerian musical celebrities and what they did before fame shows:
1. Patoranking: Bricklayer and Street Hawker
Laying bricks, street hawking in Lagos, before becoming one of the most talked-about dancehall artists in Nigeria, Patoranking, actually Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, had to rise from poverty to wealth as the struggles in the ghetto gave rise to his hit single, Alubarika.
2. Timaya: Plantain Seller
Inetimi Timaya Odon, popularly known as Timaya, was once a plantain seller with his mother in Bayelsa State. His hustling ways during childhood provide evidence of his desire to succeed, a fact that runs true in many of his tunes.
3. Teni: American Basketball Enthusiast, Coach
Before she came into music, Teniola Apata, popularly known as Teni was all about basketball. She played and coached basketball while waiting to pursue her music dreams.
4. Don Jazzy: Security Guard
Michael Collins Ajereh, popularly known as Don Jazzy, worked as a security guard in the United Kingdom while he pursued his music passion. His experience abroad would influence his work ethic, as well as his business acumen.
5. Olamide: Barber
Olamide Adedeji was a barber before he hit fame as a rapper. The street-smart rapper often indicates the past in his lyrics.
6. Yemi Alade – Fashion Model
Yemi Alade was previously working as a fashion model before dropping the bombshell album Johnny. She retains her poise and style on stage performances.
7. Phyno: Studio Producer
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike also known as Phyno began his career as a music producer. He used to produce beats and later went on to mentor other artists before
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