Nigerian singer and performing artiste, born Temitope Adekunle, popularly known as Small Doctor, has gone down memory lane on his ‘sour’ past before he became a celebrity. For those who think they are tired of life and about to give up due to their current situation, the year 2012 was the year Small Doctor came into the limelight. How Small Doctor was beaten, disgraced for stealing in Lagos.
He started by creating incredible mixtapes and freestyles and before long he became a famous Nigerian pop star but before this time, he was pushed into stealing due to poverty.
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How Small Doctor was beaten, disgraced for stealing in Lagos
Majority of his songs are in Yoruba language. This has made the street Hop act memorable like such stars as Olamide, Phyno, and Reminisce.
However, the sad tale of how the ‘Penalty’ crooner, who was almost killed when he was caught for stealing in Agege some years back, will make you believe that your past means nothing if you stay focused and determined.
According to the report making the rounds, Small Doctor was said to be someone whom he and his son slept in buses around Agege area of Lagos State, and kept their clothes in abandoned refrigerators.
Then, hunger and frustration set in, the pains and agony of seeing his son suffer, pushed the popular mosquito killer and Gbera singer to theft after he lost his bike which was his only means of livelihood.
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He was caught, disgraced, and mercilessly beaten but as you well know, today, Small Doctor is one of Lagos rising stars. The same place he was beaten for stealing now celebrates his success. Are you about to quit or give up? Do not! There’s hope. Your ‘ugly’ past was just a reflection but not a determinant factor for your tomorrow.
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