Nobody can predict what the future holds. It’s interesting to observe how people wind up with the partners they do, the professions they land, or just how life plays out for many people.
Today, we’ll examine five celebrities from Nigeria whose lives have entirely turned around. Before becoming some of Nigeria’s biggest stars, all five of these men worked as bus drivers in the beginning of their careers.
Here are 5 well-known Nigerians who once drove buses:
Alibaba
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The talented Nigerian comedian disclosed that he formerly worked as a bus conductor in Delta State during an interview with Channels Television, Alibaba.
In line with Alibaba:
I’ve previously worked as a bus driver from Ramah Park to Ogbaazu (in Delta State).
Jude Okoye
Jude Okoye, a producer and manager, described his first trip to Lagos in an Instagram post for Monday Motivation, writing:
My first four nights in Lagos in 1995 were spent stranded under the Ijora bridge due to music hustle. To survive, I had to work as a conductor on the Ijora-Jibowu route daily. #mondaymotivation.
Gabriel Eziashi
Gabriel Eziashi, a gospel singer, known for songs such as Aka ya Aka ya, My Praise, and others, revealed that he, too, used to be a conductor. Gabriel revealed the information at an Eko Hotels press conference, saying:
I was a bus conductor somewhere around here 16 years ago, and one day I couldn’t take the pain any longer, so I walked into an oncoming vehicle, but the driver was quick enough to stop. “If you want to die, go to Jesus,” the driver simply told me. This was a watershed moment for me.
Benjamin Joseph
When Wana Udobang interviewed Nigerian actor Joseph Benjamin for the show “Talk About It” on Inspiration FM, he was frank about his professional development.
Apparently, Joseph;
I’ve worked as a bus driver, security guard, waiter, in a bakery, and sold shoes at Balogun before moving into IT and acting.
Small Doctor
During an episode of Channels Television’s Rubbin Minds, Penalty singer Small Doctor opened up about his time as a bus conductor, saying:
For nearly a decade, I worked as a conductor. From Agege to Ikeja, then to Maryland, and finally to Yaba. I shuttled there for three or four years. I went from Oshodi to Mushin under the bridge. So I spent about six to seven years traveling from Oshodi to Mushin and back.
In their respective industries, all five of these men are currently among the most well-known Nigerian celebrities. Think about what might occur if you just keep going.