Idyll(Voice Nigeria) and Olawole Ojo(Project Fame)-similarities
Winner of the 2013 MTN Project Fame, Olawale Ojo, has opened up on
why he became a taxi driver in Lagos.
The singer whose video went viral after he was seen driving cab told
Channels Television, that despite emerging as the winner of the
competition, maintaining stardom was a difficult task.
According to him, he resorted to driving cabs to beat depression.
He noted that although he made attempts to release an album in 2014
where he featured Tiwa Savage, Skales and Lil Kesh, life hit him hard.
He said, “I won an SUV, N5m and a recording contract. Personally, I
thought from Project Fame, I was going to blow up like that. That was
what everybody expected.
“I put up an album after the show in 2014 and that was part of the
contract. I featured Tiwa Savage, Skales and Lil Kesh in the album. I
shot two videos.
“Everything just started playing out like that. It got to a stage when
life hit me. Things were not working out the way I thought.
”For a short while, I felt depressed. I had the option of giving someone
this car to probably drive for me but I didn’t.”
When asked if he was embarrassed about his job, he said, “I have
never felt embarrassed about being a cab driver and that is the truth.
I have grown past that stage where I would feel embarrassed about
what I do to earn a living. As far as you are not feeding me, why
would I feel embarrassed or be concerned about your opinion of me?
“Most times, when people order for my service and see me as the
driver, they ask if I am the Olawale that won Project Fame and I let
them know that I am the one. Most of them ask if I am still doing
music and I reply in the affirmative; then, I play my latest songs for
them to enjoy while I am driving.”
I know you must be confused why I have decided to talk about these two.
Idyll,quite a fine artist, but where do you think,he'd be if he does not come up with
good vibes and concepts to retain his fame in the next few years.Is it enough to
be the winner of Voice Nigeria?Does that make you happy?Like you're in the spotlight?
Olawole Ojo,also a fine artist,but has been struck by life to the point of someone who
won Five million naira not been ashamed of been a taxi driver;that he can no longer feed
properly
Well,the music industry evolves, the very period you touch the spotlight,that should be the time to try
as much as you can to come up with what you can be remembered for,not staying dormant and
killing your career. Remember, you were given this opportunity amidst a thousand gifted singers.
Yes,you are celebrated for your victory.Are you been celebrated for your musical prowess. Where
exactly are you headed for.I'ts not that I pry into your affairs, only a concerned friend.The earlier the better.
why he became a taxi driver in Lagos.
The singer whose video went viral after he was seen driving cab told
Channels Television, that despite emerging as the winner of the
competition, maintaining stardom was a difficult task.
According to him, he resorted to driving cabs to beat depression.
He noted that although he made attempts to release an album in 2014
where he featured Tiwa Savage, Skales and Lil Kesh, life hit him hard.
He said, “I won an SUV, N5m and a recording contract. Personally, I
thought from Project Fame, I was going to blow up like that. That was
what everybody expected.
“I put up an album after the show in 2014 and that was part of the
contract. I featured Tiwa Savage, Skales and Lil Kesh in the album. I
shot two videos.
“Everything just started playing out like that. It got to a stage when
life hit me. Things were not working out the way I thought.
”For a short while, I felt depressed. I had the option of giving someone
this car to probably drive for me but I didn’t.”
When asked if he was embarrassed about his job, he said, “I have
never felt embarrassed about being a cab driver and that is the truth.
I have grown past that stage where I would feel embarrassed about
what I do to earn a living. As far as you are not feeding me, why
would I feel embarrassed or be concerned about your opinion of me?
“Most times, when people order for my service and see me as the
driver, they ask if I am the Olawale that won Project Fame and I let
them know that I am the one. Most of them ask if I am still doing
music and I reply in the affirmative; then, I play my latest songs for
them to enjoy while I am driving.”
I know you must be confused why I have decided to talk about these two.
Idyll,quite a fine artist, but where do you think,he'd be if he does not come up with
good vibes and concepts to retain his fame in the next few years.Is it enough to
be the winner of Voice Nigeria?Does that make you happy?Like you're in the spotlight?
Olawole Ojo,also a fine artist,but has been struck by life to the point of someone who
won Five million naira not been ashamed of been a taxi driver;that he can no longer feed
properly
Well,the music industry evolves, the very period you touch the spotlight,that should be the time to try
as much as you can to come up with what you can be remembered for,not staying dormant and
killing your career. Remember, you were given this opportunity amidst a thousand gifted singers.
Yes,you are celebrated for your victory.Are you been celebrated for your musical prowess. Where
exactly are you headed for.I'ts not that I pry into your affairs, only a concerned friend.The earlier the better.
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