Award-winning Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie better known as Patoranking has recalled his road to stardom.
The father of two who was raised in the urban slum of Ebute Metta in Lagos State and recently constructed a mini stadium there, emphasized that despite the challenges, he stayed focused and persevered in achieving his goals.
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Patoranking made this statement while accepting to serve as the UNDP Goodwill Africa Ambassador for Youth Innovation, Enterprise, and the SDGs during the launch of the Timbuktoo Fintech Hub in Lagos by the United Nations Development Programme.
He said;
“I hawked on the streets of Lagos with my father. Many years ago, I used to sell on this street [Kings Way road]. It used to be a very hot spot for trading. Many years after, everything that I pictured I wanted to become, the man I wanted to become is who I am now. So when I was driving down to this place it was a little bit teary moment for me because I saw myself [on this road].”
He also encouraged young people to utilize their talents for the betterment of their communities and the African continent as a whole.
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He added;
“That is why I have songs with artistes from Uganda, Kenya, Ghana and so on. I accept to be the UNDP Goodwill Africa Ambassador for Youth Innovation, Enterprise and the SDGs. Today I am not just an artiste, I am a voice for many African youths who desire to make Africa work for themselves and their communities.”