“I Was Born A Nepo Baby, But Now I Hustle Like a Lapo Baby” — Barry Jhay

 

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For Barry Jhay, the idea of being famous does not carry the same appeal it once might have. The Nigerian singer now sees wealth and financial stability as something far more valuable than living under the constant attention that comes with celebrity life.

The singer made the point while looking back at how his life has changed, particularly after losing his father. He described himself as someone who was born into privilege but eventually had to find his own way after circumstances changed.

“Fame is dang£r0us. In my next life, I don’t want to have a talent or be famous, I just want to be rich. I was born a Nepo baby, but after losing my dad and everything, I am hustling like a Lapo baby.....”

His choice of words paints a very different picture of the journey behind the music. Being born into a family with connections and advantages may have given him a certain starting point, but losing his father changed things.

Since then, Barry Jhay has had to deal with life from another angle, building his career while also finding ways to take care of himself. That experience appears to have changed what he considers important.

For many entertainers, fame is often seen as the ultimate reward. It brings recognition, opportunities and access to a lifestyle that many people dream about. But Barry Jhay's comment points to the other side of that life — the pressure, expectations and lack of privacy that can come with being known by millions of people.

His preference is simple: money without necessarily having to carry the weight of celebrity.

The singer's reference to being a “Nepo baby” also adds another layer to his story. He acknowledges that he had an easier starting point because of his family background, but he also makes it clear that his circumstances did not remain the same forever.

The phrase “Lapo baby” captures the contrast in a humorous way. It describes the shift from having certain advantages through family to having to hustle for himself.

Behind the music and public image is therefore a story of change. Barry Jhay is no longer looking at success only through the lens of fame or recognition. His focus, at least from his own words, is on making money and securing a better life.

And if he had the opportunity to start all over again, he already knows what he would choose.

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