Before The Fame These Were The Odd Jobs 15 Of Your Favorite Popular Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing

Everybody wants to be Famous, Everybody wants to Get Rich, But Before one can get to that ‘Peak’. .you must pass through a stage.

.’Hardwork‘ of course excluding those that were born with a Silver Spoon. 🙂

We at YabaLeftOnline.com have organized a Comprehensive List of The Previous Jobs of 12 Popular Celebrities in Nigeria before the fame! In The List We have: Donjazzy, Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson, Omotola Jalade, Patoranking, Omawumi, Yemi Alade, Chidinma, Joseph Benjamin, Banky W, Psquare, Tiwa Savage, Linda Ikeji, Waje, Timaya, M.I. Abaga, Timaya.

1. DON JAZZY – SECURITY GUARD

The Mavin Boss whose real names are: Michael Collins Ajereh was born in Umuahia and he hails from Delta State.

He Graduated from the Federal Government College Lagos, and studied Business Management at the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma.

Don Jazzy has worked as a Security Guard at McDonalds. .Yes You Heard That Right!! SECURITY GUARD

2. TONTO DIKEH – CLEANER

The Beautiful Talented Actress who owns a Charity Foundation was once a Cleaner! Yes, a Cleaner!! In one of her instagram post she shared years back, she disclosed this.

3. PATORANKING: RAT POISON SELLER, BRICKLAYER

Born Patrick Nnaemeka, the Headies Award Next Rated Artiste 2014 revealed while collecting his award that he was A Former Bricklayer and Rat Poison Seller!! Yes – You Heard That Right: RAT POISON SELLER.

4. LINDA IKEJI: WAITRESS, FORMER MODEL

She’s Nigeria’s Biggest Celebrity Blogger right now, with lot of cars, and has also built a house for her father.

Apparently during her struggling days, she worked as a Waitress; and Sold Beer in a hotel.

5. PSQUARE – PETER: SALES BOY; PAUL: ELECTRICAL REPAIR

Peter and Paul Okoye are one of the Biggest Duo in Africa. Peter Okoye was once A Supermarket Attendant while Paul Did Some Electrical Repairs For Pay.

6. CHIDINMA: BUSINESS PROMOTER, CHOIR

Chidinma Ekile AKA Miss Kedike is the sixth of seven children in her household.

Before winning the MTN Project fame in the year 2010, Chidinma worked as a Business Promoter in Lagos and was also a singer in a Redeem Church in lagos. The singer is currently studying Sociology at the University of Lagos. Guess music is not her Last bus stop.

7. BANKY W – SALES BOY

The EME Boss was a Sales Boy before the fame. .In an interview, Banky W said:

“I worked in fast foods outlets, clothing stores and as a knife salesman, selling knives from door to door. That way, I gathered money to pay for studio recording time. I was recording with a close friend at that time.

8. JOSEPH BENJAMIN – SECURITY GUARD, WAITER, BAKERY WORKER

The Actor, Model and Voice Over Artiste who’s well known for co-hosting the MTN Project Fame was once a Bus Conductor, A Security Guard, A Waiter, A Bakery Worker and A Shoe Seller. Yes, You Read That Right!!

9. TIWA SAVAGE – BANKER

Tiwatope Savage Balogun is MAVIN’s first lady who was born in Lagos.

She relocated with her family to the UK where she studied Business Administration at the University of Kent. Tiwa Savage worked as a banker at the Royal Bank of Scotland. There you have it! Tiwa was a banker!

10. MERCY JOHNSON – HOUSEMAID

Mercy Johnson is currently the most sought after Nigerian actress, earning about N1.8M per script. The Beautiful Actress worked as A HOUSEMAID to Survive!!

11. OMOTOLA JALADE – MODEL

The Beautiful Nollywood Actress was a MODEL!! Omotola’s original career ambition was to work in Business Management and while awaiting her results from University, she began modelling to earn a living.

12. WAJE – CHOIR

acronym for WAJE(Words aren’t just enough) Born Aituaje Iruobe in Akure, Ondo state hails from the University Of Nsukka, Nigeria where she received a degree in Social Work.

13. WAJE worked as a singer at every open opportunity she found: Fellowships, concerts and what have you… We guess she has really been in touch with the music right from time.

14. TIMAYA – PLANTAIN SELLER

Remember Timaya Song? – “Plantain Seller”? .Yes, That’s it The Egberipapa 1 of Bayelsa was a Plantain Seller. .in an interview, Timaya recounts his horrible experience with a lady who took him in after his landlord sent him packing.

14. M.I ABAGA – FAILED COMEDIAN

Yes, You Read That Right, M.I. Abaga made an attempt in Comedy, but left Comedy for Music when nobody laughed at his jokes.

Right Now, M.I. is one of Nigeria’s Biggest Rapper Alive!