Popular Nigerian rapper and Zanku Records boss, Zlatan Ibile, has captured the admiration of many online after gifting ₦1 million to the mother of a fan who revealed how his music gave him strength during a tough time.
The exchange started when the rapper shared a snapshot of his track “Good Life” on X. A fan with the handle @_nimitheplug responded by recounting how the song moved him during a difficult period in 2023 when he struggled to afford basic necessities.
“This song made me cry in 2023 when I could barely afford basic things, still hustling rn but I’m a bit better than then,” the fan wrote.
The Zanku crooner replied with a message of encouragement:
“Thanks to GOD!!! Things will get even better 🙏🏿.”
Inspired by the interaction, the fan printed Zlatan’s words on a shirt and posed for a photo with his mother, who wore a matching shirt bearing the inscription “Symbol of Hope.”
“Thank you Zanku @Zlatan_Ibile for the motivation. My mom is a big fan btw and I pray things get even better ❤️🩹,” he captioned the post.
Deeply touched, Zlatan Ibile shocked both the fan and netizens with a generous announcement:
“1 million Naira for your mum!!! Check your dm.”
The rapper’s act of kindness quickly went viral, earning him wide praise on social media for not just motivating fans with his music but also rewarding loyalty in a remarkable way.
