Nigerian skitmaker Oluwadolarz has shared his inspiring story of resilience and determination.
On the ‘WithChude’ podcast, he spoke about the hardships he faced after losing his father at a tender age and taking on adult responsibilities to support his family.
Oluwadolarz stated that at just 11 years old, he became the primary breadwinner for his family, worrying about their basic needs.
He revealed that he worked at the Dangote Cement factory in Ebute Metta to help make ends meet.
“I was once a truck loader at Dangote Cement at Ebutee Metta. I was loading pasta,” he said.
“I lost my dad at a very early age like when I was 2 years old. But I had a stepdad who supported us. He died in 2015.
“I did not enjoy my childhood. I became a man at the age of 11. At that age, I was contemplating what the family would eat. I started music in 2008. It did not move at all.”
Oluwadolarz stated that in 2020, he was accused of rape, which caused him to lose jobs, suffer from depression, and fall into debt.
“On the rape allegation, I lost a lot of jobs. I was depressed because that was the same period I had my child. I paid a lot of debts because they wanted me to repay their money. They did not want to associate themselves with my brand,” he added.
Oluwadolarz had earlier recounted a disturbing encounter with music exec who promised to help him if he bends over.
According to Oluwadolarz, the producer offered to help promote his music, boost his chart performance, and endorse his songs—on the condition that he submit to a sexual favour.
Oluwadolarz took to Instagram to express his frustration and disgust at the proposition while hurling curses at the undisclosed music mogul.
“You will promote my songs. Endorse my music. Help me top chart. But make I first bend over make you enter my y*nsh. E.n.k.r sir.” [E.N.K.R: Translation in Yoruba Language, ‘E Ni Ku re’ – You won’t die well.]”