“I came from a poor background” Artiste & Single Dad Olamide’s Success Story Is Inspirational

Popular Nigerian hip hop recording artist Olamide Adedeji, known by his stage name Olamide has disclosed that he dropped out of school but he was able to make it in life by discovering his talent and through hard work.

The single father, who welcomed his baby boy, Batifeori Maximilliano Adedeji, January 2015, also linked his success in life to discipline, commitment and being focused.

He revealed these 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, Punch gathered.

Olamide further said he was determined to make it in life against all odds, given the stark reality that his parents were poor, and were not able to pay his school fees in Tai Solarin University of Education, Ijagun, Ijebu Ode.

”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.”

Speaking further, he urged the pupils at the camp 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.

The Governor, who was represented by the State Commissioner for Information and Strategy, Otunba Dayo Adeneye advised the pupils 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, Amosun promised that his administration remained committed to the development of education.