The truth is that many Nigerian celebrities started from the scratch. Some Nigerian celebrities went through hell before becoming a star.
Without disputing facts, hardwork and consistency pays. Behind every successful stories, there is always a reason behind it.
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Some Nigerian celebrities are born into poor families. Today, they have succesful stories to show for it.
Not every Nigerian celebrities are born with silver spoon, ability to develop yourself as an individual is the beauty of life.
In this article, we are going to shed light on top Nigerian celebrities who are self made.
1. I Go Dye
Francis Agoda widely known as I Go Dye is a Nigerian comedian who have been able to stand the test of time. The comedian is also one of the richest comedians who came from poor family before rising to stardom. He has won many awards in the past and present.
The comedian did not allow his poor family background to serve as obstacle on his path way to success.
2. Phyno
Chibuzor Nelson Azubuike is widely regarded as Phyno. He is a popular Nigerian Rapper. He loves to rap in Igbo language. He is from Anambra State. The rapper was born in a ghetto area of Abakpa in Enugu State.
Today, he is one of the richest Nigerian rappers.
3. Mark Angel
Mark Angel is a Nigerian online comedian. The River born skitmaker is originally from Imo State and boasts of more than 5 million subscribers on his YouTube channel.
Mark Angel is a school dropout from OAU. He attributed the reason behind it as a result of financial constraints.
Today, he is one of the richest skit makers in Nigeria. The name of his comedy is Mark Angel Comedy.
4. Timaya
Inetimi Timaya widely recognized as Timaya is a popular Nigerian musician. He is the CEO of Dem Mama Records.
The singer was bread and butter in a poor family in Bayelsa State. He explained how he sold plantain with his mother just to make ends meet. Today the rest is a story after attaining success in the music industry.
5. Wizkid
Without mincing words, Wizkid is an household name. He is one of the richest and wealthiest Nigerian singers. He was bread and butter in Ojuelegba area of Lagos State. He narrated his humble beginning before attaining ladder of success.
6. Omotola Jalade-Ekehinde
The popular Nigerian actress is regarded as Omosexy. She narrated how she lost her father who happened to be breadwinner of the family and how she and her mother took to the street to beg for food.
Today, she was able to overcome all hurdles and become one of the highest paid actresses in Nigeria.
7. Patoranking
Patoranking is one of the topmost Nigerian singers from a poor family background. The singer was bread and butter in Abakaliki. He narrated how he worked as bricklayer and sold rat poison just to fetch food for his family.
Today, the rest is a story and he was able to rise to stardom.
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8. Olamide
Olamide Adedeji widely regarded as Olamide is one of the topmost Nigerian hiphop artists.
He was also bread and butter in a poor family background in Bariga area of Lagos State.
He was able to achieve success through music. He has won many awards in the past and present.
9. Linda Ikeji
Linda Ikeji is a popular blogger in Nigeria. She passed through thick and thin before attaining ladder of success. She rose to stardom from a poor family background and today, the rest is a story.