Raheem Okoya, a fast-rising Nigerian singer and son of billionaire businessman, Rasaq Okoya, has left many Nigerians bewildered with his recent revelation.
Despite coming from a wealthy background, the young artist stated that he earns his own money and does not rely on his father’s fortune. He made this known during a recent interview.
He said: “I earn my own money. I have a salary. People are investing in my music because they believe in what I’m doing.”
“My dad wasn’t born rich. He worked for everything he has, and he wants us to understand that we must also build, not just spend.”
“I’ve been learning and preparing for this position for about 10 years. I’ve followed my dad closely and studied the business.”
“Holding a high-level position at a young age brings a unique set of challenges and intense public scrutiny. It’s definitely challenging. It’s a heavy responsibility. People already look at you. You’re young. They already want to doubt you. You always have to prove that you know what you’re talking about.”
“I don’t like fake news. I hate fake news. It cuts in my head. The media likes to put me up as a villain. They know what gets people riled up and moving. It’s not always the truth. They will take a little thing or completely change the narrative and perspective on me. It’s not nice. It’s painful.”
“I love my dad so much. He’s my number one hero, my mentor. I just hope I can really, really make him proud one day.”
