Over the years,Nigeria as a country has successfully churned out magnificent artistes,Music producers,and celebrities.These Artistes though,mostly originated from meek backgrounds and slums nevertheless,fought their way out of it and ascended up the ladder of greatness,while very few others who were brought forth into the world with the famous Silver spoons up in their mouth had things less complicated in the industry.Either ways,stardom smiled on them all.

Some of these celebrities did attain a level of tertiary education,while the rest only saw the four walls of an institution from afar.Our focus is on few persons of interest who at one time,were students of esteemed tertiary institutions, but dropped-out eventually due to reasons best known to them.Economically an unwise decision ,these celebrities suffered set-backs and challenges nevertheless,it was a gamble worth taken on the long run.

Here are four top generalissimos who despite quitting university,rose from grass to grace and finally stardom.

D-TUNES
Name:Adesanya Doyinsola
Moniker: D -tunes
D.O.B:13th of October 1991
Occupation:Beat producer,song writer and,C.E.O
Label:Difference Entertainment
Zodiac sign:Libra

First on our list is the Young chairman and CEO of Difference Entertainment,Adesanya Doyinsola also known as “d tunes” in the Music and entertainment circle.D-tunes who was conceived on the dawn of the 90’s kick-started his career into music at an early age in his church where he developed interest in notable instruments such as the drums and the keyboard.Soon,the style of play of this young chorister eventually caught the curiosity of the congregation who, mystified by tunes churned out by the lad,found themselves wanting for more.He was likened to the biblical David at a tender age who,with the aid of his harp,played soothing melodies for the King Saul who was occasionally terrorized by demons and bed-goblins. Years later ,he gradually channeled his musical prowess into song writing and beat making which in turn,faced serious opposition from his parents.

D-tunes who briefly studied at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago-iwoye,Ogun state before his self-withdrawal in the year ‘09,due to the incessant strikes.Strike he claimed was seriously affecting his passion for music which by then had gathered significant momentum.It was a rash decision which equally attracted harsh opposition from his parent but,the the young maestro had already reached a personal decision to further his career in music which to him,was the best thing to do at that such a time.

At the tender age of 20, d-tunes had made his mark in the music industry by lacing tracks for famous celebrities such as Rugged man,Faze,Shank and,the Lord of Ajasa.Perhaps,his major breakthrough came when he produced beats for some A-list artistes in the industry such as Iyanya 9ice and,Tu Face Idibia.

His growth in the Industry could be likened to the parable of the mustard seed for it signified the steady rise of an almost obscure beginning to a full grandeur and might which in turn served as shelter and solace tree for up-and-coming producers and artistes.

9ICE ALAPOMEJI
Birth Name: Alexander Ajifolajifaola
Stage Name:9ice
DOB: 17th of January,1980
Occupation: Singer,song-writer,CEO
Years Active: 2000-present
Label: Alapomeji Records
Zodiac Sign:Capricorn

“9ice” as he is fondly called in the music Industry is a South-Westerner from Ogbomosho in Oyo state who grew up in the chaotic hive of Bariga, located on the mainland in Lagos state.Adigun,who is highly renowned for his usage of the indigenous language in his music recordings single-handedly elevated the Yoruba music out of the Afro-juju,Fuji and,Apala traditional genre of music of the 70’s,80’s and early 90’s into a fusion of Afro-pop and R’n’B befitting of a modern 21st Century.

The musical talisman whose sagacity in the spheres of Yoruba traditional folklore,proverbs and,myths silently crept into the Nigerian entertainment scene at the very birth of the new millennium. western music was relatively still a work-in-progress at this point in time and he had seized this opportunity to transform from a raw talent into a total musician,hereby ascending up the hierarchy of the elites to become a formidable gladiator in the musical arena.

Furthermore,the icon who was formerly a Law student at the prestigious faculty of Law of the Lagos State University,Ojoo, saw no reason why he should continue with formal education due to his profound love for music which eventually led him to terminate his status as a student .After that decision,he then focused solely on his musical career.Today,9ice is not only seen as an entertainer,philanthropist and, politician worthy of been celebrated but also as a godfather who mentors and serves as a motivation for other artiste and entertainers.

DON JAZZY
Birth Name: Michael Collins Ajereh
Stage Name:Don Jazzy
DOB: 26th of November 1982
Occupation: Beat producer,singer,vocalist,song-writer,entrepreneur, CEO
Years Active: 2001-present
Label: Mohits (defunct),Mavins Record
Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius

This man is neither affiliated with Boko-Haram nor Al-quaeda,but he possesses the necessary weapons and ammunition to musically blow you off your feet.Micheal Collins better known as “Don Jazzy” is a Nigerian multi award winning record and beat producer,singer,song-writer and,an astute entrepreneur.He was born in Umuahia,the capital of Abia state in the early 80’s.His Parent later relocated to the city of Lagos where he was raised and brought up.Thereafter,he attended the Federal Government College Lagos,for his secondary education.

Right from a tender age,Don jazzy had always developed a strong passion for musical instruments particularly the bass-guitar and other traditional percussion instruments.The legendary producer attended the the Ambrose Alli University Ekpoma,in Edo State where he briefly studied Business Management.Due to his insatiable appetite for a full time career in Music ,he dropped-out of college and later moved to the United Kingdom where he met a would-be friend and artiste.The union and partnership of this dynamic duo would later bring about untold and jaw-dropping prosperity in the entertainment world.

Before the coup of the Don into the Nigerian entertainment scene,music and beat production was still in its grass-root form.The grand entry of the Cherubim and Seraphim born and trained multi-instrumentalist ushered in the much needed awakening and salvation of beat production which had a ripple effect through the continent.

Further still,the musical sage has carved a niche for himself in the entertainment industry as an unquestionable juggernaut,whose never before seen skills and musical prowess seem to have come from outer space.Some see him as the “Jesus” of music for he breath the breath of life into music and music lived.Others also see him as “Moses” who not only took a young poor industry out of the land of drought and obscurity,but also parted the red sea of poverty with his famous staff of authority,walked them through the desert of endurance and perseverance,and finally brought them upon the promise land of milk,honey,fame,fortune and,world recognition.

Finally,due to his significant transformation agenda which snatched the music industry from the depths of Hades and brought it upon the Mount Olympus,he is therefore acknowledge as the “Zeus” of the Nigerian entertainment realm.He is indeed,the undisputed Emperor of the supreme Mavin dynasty whose dominion spans across the shores of this Nation.


TU FACE IDIBIA
Birth Name: Innocent Ujah Idibia
Stage Name:Tu face Idibia
DOB: 18th of September,1975
Occupation: Singer,song-writer,Entrepreneur and CEO
Years Active: 1994-present
Label: Hypertek Digital
Genre:R’n’b,hip-hop,reggae,afro beat
Zodiac Sign:Virgo

This incredible individual needs no introduction for he has continuously been a ferocious predator on top of the musical food-chain not only in Nigeria,but Africa at large.His dominion cuts across major genres such as RnB,hip-hop,reggae and,afro-beats.This demi-god has constantly maintained his dominance in the industry through sheer perseverance,endurance,agility and,versatility for over two decades hence,making him the most bankable artiste in Africa.

Tu baba,as fondly called by his numerous fans was conceived in the mid ‘70s in Jos,capital of Plateau state.Tuface who hails from the Idoma ethnic group found in the southern part of Benue state attended Saint Gabriela’s secondary school in Merkudi.He later enrolled at the Institute of Management and Technology,Enugu where he did his preliminary national diploma in Business Administration and Management.

During his time at the institute,he performed at school organized shows and parties as well as other regional schools such as the University of Nigeria(UNN),and Enugu State University of Science and Technology.It was during this time that his unquenchable and insatiable thirst for professional music started gathering momentum coupled with the addition of an unfortunate incident where his place of abode was ransacked by armed-robbers who carted away all his audio musical cassette recordings.This incident left him sad and devastated for more than a year which ultimately led to his decision to quit school and concentrate more on his divine call;music.A decision which he discussed with his parents and convincingly made it known to them that there was no turning back on his stance.

All that is now history,for after two decades,Tuface Idibia has seen it all,done it all,through days of plenty and little,times of crisis and conflicts,moments of humiliation and tribulation all for a man without a college certificate operating in a country which places high esteem on formal education.Nevertheless,he was able to surmount all obstacles before him and then went on to seek and conquer.With numerous awards,accolades and,life time achievements to his name,he is ultimately,the numero-uno on the African entertainment scene.One would agree that he fits perfectly into the words of Julius Caesar:”vini,vidi,vici”.



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