Nigerian singer Lekan Osifeso Junior, better known as Lojay, recently opened up about his initial views on becoming a pop star—and how those views shifted over time. On the popular “I Said What I Said” podcast, the Monalisa hitmaker admitted that at first, he thought being a music star would mean lots of opportunities to date and “womanize.
But as he climbed the ladder in the industry, Lojay realized that success demanded a lot of self-control, especially when it came to relationships. “There is a lot of temptation in the music industry. You will see a lot of things, but you are not meant to touch. I used to think I would frolic with a lot of ladies because there are babes everywhere. But when you have about 100 girls talking to you, that is when you need to cultivate discipline,” he shared.
He went on to say, “I realised if you want a long career like the Big 3, you have to stay away from too many girls.”
Lojay also spoke about the cultural shock he experienced transitioning from an underground artist to the mainstream. The glamorous lifestyles of some artists that once seemed attractive to him turned out to be less appealing once he got a closer look.
He stressed that discipline is more common in the music scene than many people think, with artists careful about their words and actions to protect their reputations. Lojay also credited his own personality for helping him avoid the typical excesses of womanizing and flashy living that others sometimes fall into.
This candid insight from Lojay sheds light on the realities behind the glitz and glam of the music industry, showing that behind the fame is a lot of hard work and self-restraint.
