Nigerian rapper Vector recently opened up about his upbringing in a revealing interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo on the With Chude show. During the conversation, he shared how his childhood experiences shaped his resilient outlook on life and fueled his aspirations to pursue a career in music.
Reflecting on his formative years, Vector explained, “My childhood has put me in that ‘whatever the weather, what I want to do is what I do’ mindset.” He emphasized a rebellious spirit, recalling how he often questioned traditional wisdom. “I was the one that would always ask, ‘Why do the Yoruba people always say the elders are always right?’ and I’d be like, ‘That’s a lie,’” he remarked, illustrating his early inclination toward independent thought.
Vector also praised his parents for their equitable parenting approach. He noted that they treated all their children equally, including his sister, who battles sickle cell anemia. “I learnt how to self-reflect. You know, African parents are usually on default mode of parenting, so they liked everyone,” he said. He highlighted the efforts his parents made to ensure no favoritism was shown among their children.
The rapper expressed admiration for his sister’s resilience, sharing, “You’d have thought she got the most care because she’s a warrior, and to show you how dope the care is, she has 2 children now.” This comment underscores the family’s commitment to providing a supportive environment for each of their children, regardless of their individual challenges.
Vector recalled the affectionate nicknames his family used, saying, “At a point in the house, they even started calling me Vector the viper because that’s what I identified with.” He mentioned that even his brother, a DJ, was given a similar playful moniker. This light-hearted family dynamic, he believes, contributed to his confidence and creativity.
Concluding his thoughts, Vector stated, “They made you work for what you believed in and what you needed or wanted to do. I felt loved regardless and I think I grew up sheltered, not sheltered in the sense of a silver spoon though.”
