“Omah Lay Reflects on How Growing Up in Nigeria Shaped His Strength and Uniqueness”

Afrobeat star Omah Lay has opened up about how his upbringing in Nigeria has influenced his strength and uniqueness. In a recent interview on the Zach Sang Show, he described his childhood as “beautiful” and attributed his resilience to his humble beginnings.

Omah Lay emphasized that his experiences in Nigeria, despite having fewer resources, have contributed to his distinct perspective on life and music. “It was beautiful growing up in Nigeria, where you have less,” he 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.”

He also spoke fondly of his mother’s support, noting that her love and encouragement are his driving forces. “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,” he added.

Additionally, Omah Lay shared insights into his family’s musical heritage, revealing that his father played drums informally and his grandfather was a percussionist for renowned high-life singers. He believes this background has been a significant influence on his own musical journey.