Nigerian songstress, Waje Iruobe who is undoubtedly one of the greatest vocalist Africa can boast of has come a long way in her journey to the top. Before the acclaim, awards and stardom, she had to deal with tormenting experiences that has made her become an inspiration to others today.
Reminiscing over her dark past, Waje recently shared a passionate tale of how she could have ended up a prostitute, jumping from one bed to another with no hope for tomorrow.
She took to her Instagram page to recount her life experience while sharing her #freedom story. #Freedomstory is a hashtag made by Freedom Foundation in a bid to transform lives in various communities.
In the post, she shared a picture of what she could have been and what she eventually turned out to be.
“I could have been that commercial sex worker with no hope for the future, living in the slum and wondering if the next STD I contract would end my life. But because of the opportunity given to me, I have become an award winning vocalist and songwriter and a voice for generations, leaving an indelible mark in the music industry and my country. This is #MyFreedomStory . Together we can transform more lives in our communities,” she revealed.