How I surmounted poverty to make
it in life – Rapper, Olamide
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Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, otherwise known as Badoo
Sneh ,has said that he dropped out of school but he was able to make it in life
by discovering his talent through dint of hard work.
According to him, he was determined to succeed in life against all
odds, given the stark reality that his parents were poor, and were not able to
pay his school fees at the higher institution.
Olamide said these during the weekend when he went as a special guest of honour
at the Summer camp organised by the Ogun State government at Akin Ogunpoola
Model College, Akinale in Ewekoro Local Government Area of the state.
He said: “I am from Ogun State here, I do not joke with my culture
and language, in fact, I came from a poor background. I had to drop out of Tai
Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode, when it was getting
difficult for my parents to pay my school fees.
“However with doggedness, perseverance and hard work I was able to
find myself where I am today.
“I urge youths everywhere I go to always dare to be different and
avoid unnecessary peer pressure.”
Earlier in his brief introduction of the guest to the campers, the state
Governor, Senator Ibikunle Amosun advised the young boys and girls to be
diligent, hardworking and be consistent in whatever they do.
Amosun who was represented by the State Commissioner for
Information and Strategy, Otunba Dayo Adeneye advised them to strive for the
best in their academic pursuit.
While he told the youngsters to extend the knowledge gained at the
camp to their kith and kins, the governor promised that his administration
remained committed to the development of education.
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