The "Ola of Lagos," Waris Olayinka Akinwande, has spoken out about his extraordinary journey from cleaner to sought-after influencer.continue Reading
The social media sensation spoke about the ups and downs that shaped his path to fame in an exclusive interview with Cool FM.
Ola of Lagos describes his extraordinary rise to fame.
When Ola first arrived in Lagos with the intention of establishing himself, he quickly found himself engulfed in the chaotic city.
His first profession was a far cry from the glitz and glamour he is now known for; he was a cleaner who methodically washed homes, clothes, and even took on the chore of cleaning women's underwear. He recalled how he had been persistent in approaching folks to offer his cleaning services.
It took enthusiasm and tenacity to make the transition from cleaner to influencer who specializes on car content.
Ola of Lagos stated that his intrinsic enthusiasm for documenting moments and posting them online was what motivated him to start making skits and videos about cars.
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"I used to wash ladies' pants"
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