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See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Arbiola(f): 7:13am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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/ 6 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 7:17am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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 23 Likes 1 Share |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by alberto2k(m): 7:22am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Where's Airforce1 ![]() Come and tell us the one you're doing presently before you join them ![]() 24 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by pretydiva(f): 7:25am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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.. 8 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by pretydiva(f): 7:26am On Mar 18, 2015 |
oloyolo:9 for 911 |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by IamOpemipo(m): 7:29am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Ladybluecash(f): 8:00am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Waooow dat means i can be who i want to b, irregardless of my current state.. Tnx to don jazzy nd tontolette 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Airforce1(m): 8:03am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:33am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by enoqueen: 8:35am On Mar 18, 2015 |
you are just writing and typing YES. where is the proof ![]() were you there? 6 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:41am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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 |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:41am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by bonechamberlain(m): 8:41am On Mar 18, 2015 |
hard work pays... but if you believe most of these stories told by our entertainers then u would believe that Plato founded pluto 5 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by proxitaly: 8:41am On Mar 18, 2015 |
oloyolo: SORRY 2 Likes
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Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
That Patoranking own na im funny pass |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Rome wasn't built in a day. So it takes courage to get to the top. |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
LOL Do not despise the days of little beginning. Don Jazzy, Mercy Johnson, Patoranking and Tonto Dike got me laughing hard. 1 Like |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
From "Grass to Grace" When GOD blesses no one can curse..! |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by yorke1: 8:42am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Be right back |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Icon4s(m): 8:43am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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. 3 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by coldsummer: 8:44am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Lol @Don Jazzy and Mercy Johnson. I like that. LESSON: destiny can be delayed but will never be thwarted. Even if you are inside a hole, at the appointed time, something will bring you to collide with the destiny or your helper of destiny. NEVER GIVE UP 3 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by victorazy(m): 8:45am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Me Volkanizer and today am this ![]() And whats was Yemi Alade's job? |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Nobody: 8:45am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Really.... I'll definitely make it ![]() |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by emalek86(m): 8:45am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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 3 Likes |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by bastien: 8:46am On Mar 18, 2015 |
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Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Kayendy(m): 8:47am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Wia r d album loading guys.... pls come and tell us what u r doing now before u join dem.. |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by ichidodo: 8:47am On Mar 18, 2015 |
billionaire... |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by elbinmanny(m): 8:48am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Pato Ranking... no wonder he is so skinny..hmmmm rat poison ![]() |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by Preeteeshir(f): 8:48am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Op waje is 4rm Edo state not Ondo state 1 Like |
Re: See The Jobs Your Favourite Nigerian Celebrities Were Doing Before Fame by akpumping7720(m): 8:49am On Mar 18, 2015 |
Show me a man who is dilligent in his work..... He will stand among Kings and not among mere men |
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