Omah Lay has opened up about his upbringing in Nigeria and the important role his family played in his success
In an interview on the Zach Sang Show, Omah Lay reflected on his childhood in Nigeria and how it influenced his achievements.
“It was beautiful growing up in Nigeria, where you have less,” Omah Lay shared.
“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 asked about his parents’ pride, Omah Lay expressed deep gratitude for his mother’s unwavering support, emphasizing that her love and encouragement are crucial to his ongoing motivation.
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.”
Omah Lay also discussed his family’s musical background, which he believes has significantly influenced his own music career.
“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 realizing that your granddad was a percussionist, it’s another validating fact that I was born a musician,” he said.
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