Here is a Comprehensive List of The
Previous Jobs of 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.

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


TONTO DIKEH-CLEANER
The Beautiful Talented Actress who owns a
Charity Foundation was once a Cleaner!
Yes, a Cleaner!!


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.


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.


LINDA IKEJI: WAITRESS, FORMER MODEL She’s Nigeria’s Biggest Celebrity Blogger
right now, with lots 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


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.


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.


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!!


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!


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!!


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.


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


YEMI ALADE
Whose full names are Yemi Eberechi Alade is
a graduate of the University of Lagos with
a degree in Geography.
Her father (a Yoruba man, James Alade) is
a former commissioner for police who
married and igbo woman
(Helen Uzoma) and has a family of 7 of
which Yemi is the 5th.
Yemi Alade won the Peak Talent Show which
was were the genesis of her music career
began.


OMAWUMI – LAWYER
Omawunmi Megbele is one of Nigeria’s
popular female artistes. She is a brand
ambassador for GLOBACOM, Konga and Malta
Guiness.
Omawumi, who was the runner up on West
African Idols in 2007, graduated from the
Ambrose Alli University with a law degree.
She moved to Port Harcourt and worked
with her family’s Law firm, “O.S Megbele
and Associates”. Yup!
Omawumi was a Lawyer!


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.
SOURCE; http://akpraise.com/2015/03/12/see-the-jobs-your-favourite-nigerian-celebrities-were-doing-before-fame-photos/

Ehhe what

Did u think they were just giving birt to
And they walked into a studio and made a hit


In other new

Wait omawumi was a lawyer
Hmm I think linda ikeji knows this that is y she never fvks with her

As for don jazzy av always suspected that guy was a security
Cuz honestly he looks like one
And y should we forget timaya when he is always reminding us I think that guy deserve to go back to bayelsa with GJ
Yemi papa na police wow this explains y I hate her cuz I hate every police and their family
Actually waje was always jobless singing from one place to another well who say joblessness no dey pay omotala has been an ashawo all her life. Mercy every body knows she was always a house girl but I wonder how here madam husband take survive the shock
Tiwa na banker no wonder she sabi fake smile. banky dey thief him oga money go studio I just hope he has paid back
Linda ashawo of life am not surprised. I thought psquer were foot ballers.
Patoranking kai that guy don trek tire. Tonto cleaner no wonder she is seeking so much attention

Dis go a long way 2 say dat ur smal 2day,wont determine ur big future. As long as u stil ve breath in u,there is absolutely nuffin impossible. Jst ve faith n keep pressing on..

oloyolo:
9

9 for 911

alberto2k:
Where's Airforce1

Come and tell us the one you're doing presently before you join them

Waooow dat means i can be who i want to b, irregardless of my current state.. Tnx to don jazzy nd tontolette

alberto2k:
Where's Airforce1

Come and tell us the one you're doing presently before you join them

pretydiva:
9 for 911

What

Ah ahah ah


U no fit mind ur business?
No try me oo this morning

you are just writing and typing YES.

where is the proof

were you there?

we have made up our mind to kill, die for Gej
only if he wins there will be peace in Nigeria
gej till 2019
#mend

hard work pays... but if you believe most of these stories told by our entertainers then u would believe that Plato founded pluto

oloyolo:
Ehhe what
Did u think they were just giving birt to
And they walked into a studio and made a hit
In other new
Wait omawumi was a lawyer
Hmm I think linda ikeji knows this that she never fvks with her
As for don jazzy av always suspected that was a security
Cuz honestly he looks like one
And y should we forget timaya when he is always reminding us I think that guy deserve to go back to bayelsa with GJ
Yemi papa na police wow this explains y I hate her cuz I hate every police and their family
Actually waje was always jobless singing from one place to another well who say joblessness no dey pay omotala has been an ashawo all her life. Mercy every body knows she was always a house girl but I wonder how here madam husband take survive the shock
Tiwa na banker no wonder she sabi fake smile. banky dey thief him oga money go studio I just he has paid back
Linda ashawo of life am not surprised. I thought psquer were foot ballers.
Patoranking kai that guy don trek tire. Tonto cleaner no wonder she is seeking so much attention

SORRY

That Patoranking own na im funny pass

Rome wasn't built in a day. So it takes courage to get to the top.

LOL

Do not despise the days of little beginning.

Don Jazzy, Mercy Johnson, Patoranking and Tonto Dike got me laughing hard.

From "Grass to Grace"


When GOD blesses no one can curse..!

Be right back

Moral of this: Ur present position or condition is nt ur final destination.

God can lift u from being a Zero to a Hero.

I personally used to be a rug cleaner/ primary school teacher. I know where i am today. All Glory be to God almighty.

Me Volkanizer and today am this baba I thank u o.

And whats was Yemi Alade's job?

Really.... I'll definitely make it

Mohammed Buhari. Terrorist
Presidential aspirant of APC mohammed Buhari was a former terrorist before he became a military president, now is the sole sponsor of the now defunct Boko Haram.
Yea you heard that right his a TERRORIST

Lol ........ everything get starting point that's why ending point dey

Wia r d album loading guys.... pls come and tell us what u r doing now before u join dem..

billionaire...

Pato Ranking... no wonder he is so skinny..hmmmm rat poison

Op waje is 4rm Edo state not Ondo state

Show me a man who is dilligent in his work..... He will stand among Kings and not among mere men