Nigerian musician Segun Johnson has confessed that hunger and economic hardship compelled him to take to music.
In an interview with media personality, Teju BabyFace, Johnson stressed that harsh realities of life in Nigeria steered him toward music.
Asked whether music had always been his dream or if he discovered it as a viable career path, Johnson answered in Yoruba: “Ebi ni, hunger ni. If you are in Nigeria, you don’t have a choice,” meaning that hunger drove him to music.
He said that he started as a backup singer for several top artists until opportunities began to open up.
He said that during that time, he faced the challenge of having to perform alongside some of his clients while working as a backup singer.
Johnson’s story highlights the struggles that many young Nigerians face as they try to build careers amidst difficult economic conditions.
Today, with a successful career and an engaging performance style, Johnson remains a relatable figure to many, inspiring those who, like him, have turned hardship into a path to success.
