“I used to wash ladies’ pant as a cleaner”

• Waris Olayinka Akinwande, aka “Ola of Lagos,” reveals his early struggles as a cleaner in Lagos, washing houses and clothes, including ladies’ pants.
• Ola recalls pitching his cleaning services to people he approached, showcasing his determination to succeed despite his challenging job.
• Ola’s passion for recording moments drives him to create skits and videos, with a focus on automobiles, setting the foundation for his online presence.

Waris Olayinka Akinwande, widely known as “Ola of Lagos,” has opened up about his remarkable journey from working as a cleaner to becoming a sought-after influencer.

In an exclusive interview with Cool FM, the social media sensation shared the struggles and triumphs that shaped his path to stardom.

When Ola first arrived in Lagos, he found himself immersed in the bustling city with dreams of making a name for himself.

His initial job was a far cry from the glitz and glamour he is now associated with – he worked as a cleaner, meticulously washing houses and clothes, even taking on the task of cleaning ladies’ pants. He reminisced about his persistence in approaching people, pitching his cleaning services to them.

The transformation from a cleaner to an influencer specializing in automotive content was a journey marked by passion and determination.

Ola of Lagos expressed that his foray into creating skits and videos centered around cars was driven by his innate love for capturing moments and sharing them online.

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“I used to wash ladies’ pants”

– Ola of Lagos pic.twitter.com/m9lKTf9SJ5

— 🐬 @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) August 14, 2023

In other news, Famous content creator, Ogunleye Babatunde Olamide, professionally known as Oluwadolarz has opened up on his journey to stardom.

Speaking with media personality, Amina Atairu, Oluwadolarz revealed that he was forced to drop out of Ekiti State University, EKSU after he lost his stepdad, who was sponsoring him through higher institution.

The Skit-maker said he started to work with Dangote industries as a truck loader to support his mum. He claimed he began to create content right from inside the truck but many people didn’t know why.