Money and power can be quite
intoxicating. It can make even the most talented people abandon their skill
since they are already doing well.
However this is not always the
case for people born with a silver spoon.
Some Nigerian celebrities were
opportune to be born into rich and influential families but they still went
ahead to make a name for themselves.
A number of people had to start
from scratch to become famous while others were already lucky enough to have
powerful and influential family names that might have opened doors for them.
Today, we take a look at seven Nigerian celebrities who were born into rich and influential families.
1. DJ Cuppy
Florence Ifeoluwa Otedola better
known as DJ Cuppy is the daughter of Nigerian billionaire and chairman of Forte
Oil, Femi Otedola. Despite her father’s wealth, she is gradually making a name
for herself if the entertainment industry as a musician. Cuppy often makes
attempts at blending with regular folks despite being a rich kid. She has
earned several fans and critics over the years.
2. Davido
This list would not be complete
without the worthy mention of the ‘Omo Baba Olowo’ himself, David Adeleke. He
is the son of renowned business mogul, Adedeji Adeleke. He has gone on to
become one of the biggest artistes in Nigeria even though his father initially
frowned at him for abandoning school to become an entertainer.
3. Naeto C
Nigerian rapper Naetochukwu
Chikwe, better known as Naeto C, is the son of Kema Chikwe, a former Nigerian
Federal Minister of Aviation. Naeto might have taken a back seat in the
entertainment industry but he is responsible for hit songs like 5 and 6, 10
over 10, to name a few.
4. Falz
Nigerian rapper, Folarin ‘Falz’
Falana, is the son of top Nigerian lawyer and human rights activist, Femi
Falana. Falz himself is a lawyer but has made a name for himself as a musician.
Recently he released a socially conscious music album called Moral Instruction.
5. Ademola Adedoyin
Rising movie star, Ademola
Adedoyin, is known for his roles in blockbusters, October 1 and King of Boys.
However, not many are aware that he is the son of famous industrialist, Samuel
Adedoyin, who is the CEO of Doyin Group of Companies.
6. L.A.X
Singer and producer, Damilola
Afolabi, known mostly by his pseudonym, L.A.X, is the son of Nigerian
billionaire industrialist, Taiwo Afolabi, the founder of SIFAX Group, a company
that deals in the shipping of oil and gas. L.A.X was formerly signed on to
Wizkid’s label, Star Boy entertainment in 2013.
7. B Red
Nigerian singer Adebayo Adeleke,
better known as B Red, is the son of politician, Ademola Adeleke, who recently
contested for the Osun state governorship election. B Red is also the cousin of
top singer, Davido.
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