Popular Nigerian rapper, Olamide Adedeji, otherwise known as
Badoo Sneh ,has said that he dropped out of school but he was able to make it
in life by discovering his talent through dint of hard work.
According to him, he was determined to succeed in life
against all odds, given the stark reality that his parents were poor, and were
not able to pay his school fees at the higher institution.
Olamide said these during the weekend 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.
He said: “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.
“I urge youths everywhere I go 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.
Amosun who was represented by the State Commissioner for
Information and Strategy, Otunba Dayo Adeneye advised them 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, the governor promised that his
administration remained committed to the development of education.
By Chijioke Jannah
