Famous Nigerian singer Omah Lay talked about his upbringing in Nigeria and the critical role his family has played in his accomplishments.
In a new meeting on the Zach Sang Show, he pondered his young life encounters in Nigeria and their effect on his prosperity.
“It was beautiful growing up in Nigeria, where you have less,” Omah Lay said. “Now that I have more, I can use my experiences and resources in ways that people who have always had more might not. In my opinion, it makes you very strong and unique.”
When the host asked about his parents’ pride, Omah Lay conveyed significant appreciation for his mother’s relentless help, stressing that her adoration and consolation are crucial to his proceeded with inspiration.
He explained, “My mum is very proud, she knows I love her so much and she loves me so much too. Her love for me is my fuel and I just look back at her and see how far we’ve come, my energy doesn’t die. She’s very proud of me and she trusts me and my decisions. She trusts that I’m going to be a very awesome human being and that keeps me going, it’s very motivating.”
The singer likewise focused on his family’s melodic foundation, which he accepts plays had a huge impact in his own melodic excursion.
“My dad played the drums, not professionally, though but he played on the chairs, in the dining room, and stuff. My granddad used to be a percussionist, he played for some legendary high-life singers in his day and I think that is part of where my whole music thing came from. Growing up and realising that your granddad was a percussionist, it’s another validating fact that I was born a musician,” he said.
