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Daddy Showkey says he was almost burnt alive for stealing when he was in a gang
Nigerian artist Daddy Showkey has shared a harrowing tale from his past involvement with a gang, highlighting a near-death encounter that profoundly shaped his outlook on life. Reflecting on his journey from those tumultuous days to his present state, he asserts that transformation is possible for anyone.
In a candid discussion featured on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Daddy Showkey disclosed a previously undisclosed episode from his tumultuous past. He recounted a chilling incident where he narrowly escaped being burned alive.
Admitting to his involvement with a gang in his youth, he confessed, “I was in a gang back in the day. I won’t lie.”
Recalling their reckless activities, including the use of firearms to terrorize locals, Daddy Showkey recounted a pivotal moment when their illicit actions caught up with them, leading to a perilous confrontation.
“Some of us found guns where we used to pick valuables from in a refuse dump somewhere in Ikorodu. We started using the 9mm guns to terrorise the area. One day, when we were out in our usual style, someone saw us and started screaming, ‘Thieves, thieves, thieves,’” he said.
Fortunately for him, he narrowly escaped the clutches of death, but one of his gang members was not so lucky.
“They caught me and my friend and they tied us up and they were going to burn us. We were saved miraculously but unfortunately, they caught 91A and burnt him alive on the new road,” he said.
“I am a living testimony for every young man because If I John can be alive today to become Daddy Showkey, there is nobody who can’t become someone. People are usually ashamed to talk about their past but I’m not. I don’t care,” he added.
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