“Why I hid my celebrity mother’s identity for years” – Mayorkun

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Popular Nigerian music sensation Mayorkun has finally opened up about the reason why he kept his mother’s identity concealed for many years. And surprisingly, it wasn’t because he was ashamed of her or didn’t want people to know who she was. No, it was a much simpler reason: he didn’t want to receive preferential treatment because of her fame.

Mayorkun revealed this in a recent interview with actor and podcaster Taymesan. He explained that he never disclosed his mother’s celebrity status to his classmates when he was in university. He even went as far as to deny it when someone recognized his mom during one of her visits to the school.

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“Growing up, my brother and I didn’t like the fact that our mom was a popular actress because we wanted freedom, but with her fame came fake attention and all,” Mayorkun recalled. “I hated being treated differently, not because you like me but because I am Toyin Adewale’s son. Even in my university, people didn’t know she was my mother for four years. I was intentional about this.”

Mayorkun’s decision to keep his mother’s identity a secret may seem strange to some, but it’s understandable when you think about it. He simply wanted to be treated like everyone else and didn’t want his mother’s fame to define him.

“My mum brought food to me at school once, and a girl saw her,” Mayorkun shared. “I quickly ran to her to get what she came with just so no one else saw her.”

Mayorkun’s honesty and openness about his childhood experiences are refreshing to hear. It’s a reminder that even celebrities have normal lives and don’t always want to be treated differently.

Originally posted 2023-11-22 02:08:38.

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