From Football Dreams to Musical Stardom: Rapper Zlatan Opens Up About His Journey”
Nigerian rapper, Zlatan Ibile, recently shared insights into his unconventional career path, revealing that his childhood dream was to become a professional football player for La Liga giants, Barcelona.
The ‘Zanku’ crooner disclosed that despite struggling academically in school, particularly with subjects like Mathematics and Accounting, he harbored aspirations of sporting glory on the football field. However, his dreams of pursuing a career in football were dashed due to the prevalent corruption in Nigerian football at the time.
In an interview with Echo Room, Zlatan candidly expressed his initial lack of interest in music, emphasizing that he stumbled into the industry by chance. He recounted how his journey into music began when a friend played a song he had recorded, sparking his curiosity and prompting him to explore music further.
Reflecting on his academic setbacks, Zlatan admitted that failing his WAEC exams could have led to a year of inactivity, but fate intervened when his friend introduced him to the world of music production. This pivotal moment marked the beginning of Zlatan’s musical journey, propelling him from obscurity to stardom in the Nigerian music scene.
Despite his unexpected foray into music, Zlatan’s passion for football remains evident, as he fondly reminisced about his childhood aspirations of playing for Barcelona. While his dreams may have taken an unforeseen turn, Zlatan’s resilience and adaptability have propelled him to success in the music industry, where he continues to make waves with his unique sound and energetic performances.
