Entertainment

Victor Osimhen Shares Emotional Story of Childhood Hardship

Published

5 months ago

May 19, 2026

Victor Osimhen has opened up about his difficult childhood and financial struggles after his mother’s death, sparking emotional reactions online

Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has opened up about his difficult childhood, revealing how his family struggled financially after the death of his mother and how he often hid from landlords during periods of hardship.

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The footballer shared the emotional account while reflecting on his upbringing, noting that his mother was the primary provider of the family before her passing, which changed their circumstances significantly.

He explained that despite her role as the breadwinner, there were no conflicts within the household over finances while she was alive.

“My mom was the breadwinner of the family, but she and my dad never had issues because of it,” he said.

Osimhen added that the situation became extremely difficult after her death, leaving the family in severe financial strain and emotional distress.

He recounted moments of humiliation and fear, including hiding whenever the landlord approached due to unpaid rent.

“It broke my dad and we started facing serious struggles. I used to hide anytime I saw the landlord coming because he would insult me over the rent my dad owed,” he said.

The revelation has sparked widespread reactions across social media, with many Nigerians praising his resilience and journey from hardship to international football success.

Some users described his story as inspirational, while others reflected on the broader realities of poverty and survival faced by many families.

A few commentators, however, questioned the narrative, suggesting that celebrity hardship stories are sometimes exaggerated.

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Osimhen’s rise from difficult beginnings to global prominence continues to be highlighted as one of Nigerian football’s most inspiring journeys.

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Culture

OLOJO….Ile Ife’s September Gift To Culture

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4 days ago

October 5, 2026

Mariam Balogun

By Halima Adaba,

It was a featubal if the people. It was for the anciebt town of Ile Ife, which the Yoruba race refards as the Source.

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And ut was a festivsl for the King, Arole Oduduwa, Oonirisa, Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II.

And so between September 24 and 28th 2026, the annual featuval dazzjed in all its white glory.

Tge Monarch paid the traditional ancestral homage and offered propitiation as part of the sacred rites of the Olojo Festival.
It was a powerful expression of Yoruba heritage, spirituality, and enduring tradition.

Call it a collection of beautiful moments, faces, colours and cultural expressions.

Every frame tells a story.

Every face carries the energy.

Every moment keeps the heritage alive.

Undoubtedly one of the most sacred cultural celebrations in Ilé-Ifẹ̀. It marked a day associated with creation, thanksgiving, ancestral heritage, and the sacred appearance of the Ooni of Ife wearing the revered Aàrẹ crown.

There were also the devotees of the famed god of thunder – Sàngó who were hardly conspicuous at the festival.

Many other traditional groups came out with candor, showing a powerful expression of Yoruba cultural identity, spiritual devotion, and respect for the ancient traditions of Ilé-Ifẹ̀.

Devotees of Sàngó bekieved the ‘appearance’ of the god of thunder on Seotember 26th could be understood as a symbolic meeting of ancestral heritage, spiritual devotion, and the celebration of creation.

It was a moment when the sounds of drums, chants, and traditional praise poetry brought the history of the Yoruba people to life.

Although Olojo is closely associated with Ogun, the god of iron, and the sacred traditions of Ile-Ife, the presence of Sàngó devotees reflected the rich diversity of Yoruba spiritual heritage.

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As a participant enthused at the festival, “To witness Sàngó Olúkòso emerge on Olojo Festival day is to witness a living expression of history, identity, and ancestral pride.”