Nigerian media personality Denrele Edun, known for his controversial reputation, revealed that he used to be a shrine and cage dancer before rising to fame.
In an interview with Arise News TV discussing his career, Denrele Edun mentioned his time as a dancer at Fela’s Afrikan Shrine while studying at the University of Lagos.
He talked about his experience as a backup dancer at the shrine on weekends and performing with the Iroko band.
Looking back on his journey, Denrele Edun noted that on May 21, 2024, he would celebrate three decades in the entertainment industry, starting his professional career in 1994.
Denrele said; “I used to dance in the shrine. I used to be in the cage, yes, I used to be one of the cage dancers. I did everything to hustle at that time. And I was still in Unilag at that time. So I was a backup dancer every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Afrikan Shrine and I was a cage dancer.
Also, I used to dance for the Iroko band which was headlined by Dr Ola Balogun, one of the pioneers of filmmaking. Come May 21st I will be marking 3 decades in the Entertainment Industry. I started professionally in 1994, on a TV soap opera. My first paycheck was N150”.
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