My parents have always supported my ambitions: Rhymestar

April 17, 2020

My parents have always supported my ambitions: Rhymestar

One of our Correspondent Ajayi Lydia met with Rhymestar an upcoming musician and he gave detailed information about his journey into the music industry.

Ola entertainment blog: Hello this is Ola entertainment blog. Can we meet you?

Rhymestar: My name is Ottah John Peter

Ola entertainment blog: Family and educational background

Rhymestar: I’m an undergraduate student studying mass communication in the National Open University of Nigeria. Dad was a civil servant but now a pensioner

Mum is a vast trader and a tailor. Family of 7.

I’m second to the last child

Ola entertainment blog: Your journey into the music world?

Rhymestar: It’s been God, nothing good comes easy, it’s never all that juicy but I’m grateful to God for all he’s done for me

Ola entertainment blog: What's your stage name?

Rhymestar: Rhyme Star

Ola entertainment blog: How did you get the name?

Rhymestar: I started off my career in high school as a writer and a rapper

I love rhymes so much, my mates already knows me for this. They started calling me Rhymes and Mum always tells me I’m a star

That’s how I was able to come up with the name “Rhyme Star “

Ola entertainment blog: Apart from music, what else do you do?

Rhymestar: I’m into fitness and wellness

I’m the founder of @rhymestarfitness

Ola entertainment blog: How are you combining school and music?

Rhymestar: It’s honestly not easy but I’m coping, I just want to do the best I can for myself

Ola entertainment blog: What motivates you?

Rhymestar: Consistency & commitment

The goal is way too big, I just have to keep pushing cuz I know it’s all gonna be okay someday

Ola entertainment blog: Who is your role model?

Rhymestar: Everyone is unique in their own way.

Im not copying anyone else nor burdened by the ambition to be like someone else. I am my role model.

Ola entertainment blog: Do your parents support your dream?

Rhymestar: Started as a footballer and I have even played for sunshine junior team as their midfielder but dad didn’t support it. I was little I didn’t get the financial support I needed, so I quit. But I think my parents are super proud of me currently

Ola entertainment blog: Where do you see yourself in the nearest future?

Rhymestar: I’d be one of the biggest city boys

While touring round the world, using my music to spread love and unite the world. By God’s grace I want to be able to own one of the best gym houses across the globe

Ola entertainment blog: Do you have any forthcoming project?

Rhymestar: I’m currently working on dropping an Extended Play(E.P) of 6 tracks

And it’s going to be massive, I recorded one of the songs on my E.P titled “Better Days” before the pandemic, I’ll release it when the pandemic is over

Ola entertainment blog: Your advice to the youths out there