Bread seller turned model, Olajumoke Orisaguna has admitted that she has learnt her mistakes as she recounted her struggles.
Speaking at a press conference organized by the Cardinal Foundation led by Doja Allen, CEO, City 105.1 FM on Wednesday in Ikeja, Lagos, she advised those coming not to bit the fingers that feed them and be hardworking as well.
“I have suffered a lot butI thank Azuka and TY Bello for not giving up on me.
“My advice to those coming behind me is to work hard and never bite the finger that feeds them. I made many mistakes, but I’ve learned my lessons and want others to learn from my story.”
NPO reports that Jumoke rose to stardom in 2016 when she appeared in the background, during a photo session with British Rapper, Tinie Tempah, hawking bread on the streets on Lagos.
Narrating her ordeal with a new manager, Victoria after leaving Azuka, she revealed the financial exploitation and manipulations she passed through.
The young mother of 2 urged parents to educate their children as she explained that if she was educated, she would not have been exploited by Victoria.
She further revealed how she was underpaid and left out on important informations on gigs she got.
“I want to be educated. If I was educated my former handler Victoria wouldn’t have taken advantage of me the way she did.
“If we got a job, she was the one that would tell me how much was to be paid. I didn’t know anything. I had a lawyer who was supposed to help me but things just didn’t go well.
“I travelled to South Africa for Soweto Fashion Week and was paid a lot of money. I didn’t know exactly how much but Victoria just told me we were travelling. I was happy but when we returned from the trip, Victoria said I would pay for my accommodation, return ticket and feeding in South Africa.
She gave me just N200,000 naira at the end of the trip. We travelled to South Africa for another trip and Victoria only gave me N50,000 naira. I accepted it because I didn’t know how much I was paid by the organisers of the event we went for.
“I finally realised she was not helping me, but setting me back. I had two children to cater for. When the two-year contract I signed with her ended, I told her I wasn’t working with her again and she should give me my Instagram account password but she refused.
“I told Azuka about it and she assured me we would get the Instagram account from Victoria but still refused.”
“If I had been educated, I wouldn’t have fallen victim to people taking advantage of me. Parents should ensure their children go to school. Whatever you do, let your children be educated because that’s why we struggle.”
She also expressed gratitude to her supporters, particularly the renowned TY Bello who played a pivotal role in her rise to fame.
After reconciling with Azuka, Olajumoke has been given another chance to rebuild her career. Azuka revealed that despite warnings from colleagues, she chose to forgive Olajumoke and help her restart her life.
“When she apologized, many advised me not to take her back, but she had already earned a place in my heart. Everyone makes mistakes,” Azuka said.
Through Azuka’s connections, Olajumoke is currently interning at City 105.1 FM where she is preparing to host her show, Kílón Shéle.
Born in 1989 in Osun State, Olajumoke worked as a hairstylist before moving to Lagos to sell bread and support her family.