Lagos-based artiste, Zlatan Ibile, has revealed that his father is a pastor.
He noted this as he partly tells the story of his life.
He also noted that the failure in Mathematics in secondary school prevented him from furthering while he eventually ventured into music.
As ‘The Nation’ reports, in a recent interview with Nandi Madida on Apple Music 1, Zlatan also disclosed that his new album, ‘Symbol of Hope’, is driven by his desire to inspire others who come from difficult backgrounds.
He spoke about how he used to listen to music before considering a career in the industry, and how he was inspired by artists who rose to fame from nothing.
Zlatan said: “I used to listen to music before I even knew I was going to make music. I was already a fan of so many artistes and saw them as symbols; people whose lives changed from nothing to something. Now, being in this position myself, I see how my music inspires others not to give up. I get so many messages from people who tell me my songs keep them going. That’s why I decided to call the album ‘Symbol of Hope’. It’s my way of saying, ‘If I can do it, you can too.’”
Zlatan further revealed that his path to music was unexpected, as he initially wanted to attend university but failed to gain admission due to poor grades in mathematics and accounting.
“I was supposed to go to university in 2011 or 2012, but I didn’t have my complete papers. My dad is a pastor, and I used to play drums in church, but I never thought I’d become an artiste. When I failed my exam, I started going to the studio with a friend. The first song I recorded was rubbish, but when I played it for my siblings, they made me feel like Jay-Z that day,” he said.
