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“I Went From 100 to Zero”: Small Doctor Recounts Harrowing Experience Living in a ‘Bad-Luck’ House
Nigerian street-pop star Adekunle Temitope, popularly known as Small Doctor, has opened up about a difficult chapter in his life, recalling how living in a seemingly perfect rented house almost drove him to the brink of despair.
In a candid post shared via his X (formerly Twitter) page, the Penalty hitmaker described the house as a “bad-luck house,” despite its appealing outward appearance. According to the singer, the experience left a deep emotional scar, drastically altering the course of his life.
“I once lived in a bad-luck house. House was so neat, silent, just everything anyone will want. I went from 100 to zero in that house. I won ment [almost lost my mind],” he wrote.
Small Doctor went on to advise the public to thoroughly investigate any property they intend to rent, stressing the importance of seeking information from neighbors and praying for spiritual guidance before committing to a space.
“If you want to rent a house, ask well ooo. Go do findings for that area and pray. Cràzy houses dey ooo. Hmmmm.”
Though he did not reveal full details, he hinted that a day would come when he would tell the full story of what he endured and what “they did” to him.
I Once Lived In A Bad-luck House .
House Was So Neat, Silent, Just Everything Anyone Will Want.
I Went From 100 To Zero In That House .
I Won Ment.
Iya Ibeji A Day Is Coming Sha .
I Go Tell The World Wetin I See And Wetin Una Do Me.
My Own B Say If You Won Rent House,…
— small DOCTOR (@iam_smalldoctor) July 13, 2025
The 29-year-old artist, known for fusing Afro-pop with Fuji, began his career in 2012 with street hits like Mosquito Killer and Gbagaun. His big break came in 2015 with his debut album Street Ambassador, followed by Omo Iya Teacher and Street King, which helped solidify his influence in the street-hop genre.
In 2018, Small Doctor earned the “Best Street Hop” award at The Headies for his smash hit Penalty, further affirming his place as one of Nigeria’s beloved street music voices.