Khaid Reveals His Journey From Mechanic to Afrobeats Star
Khaid Reveals How He Went From Fixing Cars in Lagos to Pursuing Music Nigerian singer Khaid has opened up about the challenges he faced before finding success in the music industry, revealing that he worked as a mechanic in Lagos while holding on to his dream of becoming a musician. The singer, whose name is Sulaimon Shekoni Solomon, told Kenyan publication TUKO.co.ke that his journey was far from easy. Before his music career took off, he also worked in areas such as painting and barbering to make ends meet. Despite the challenges, Khaid said he never abandoned his ambition to make music. His story offers a glimpse into the difficult beginnings that can sit behind an artist's public success. How Sydney Talker Discovered Him Khaid's major breakthrough came after Nigerian content creator Sydney Talker noticed his talent on social media. That discovery opened the door to a professional music career and helped introduce Khaid to a wider audience. His debut single, With...