‎Nigerian singer, Ayorinde Mafoluku Ayodele, professionally known as Ayo Maff, has explained the reason why he left his parents house at the age of 16.

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‎The 'Dealer' crooner, revealed that his decision to leave his parents house in the Shomolu area of Lagos, was largely influenced by his desire to change his family's life.

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‎He added that being the first child of the family made him make up his mind to leave to stay with his friend for one year and a few months in order to make it for his family.

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‎Ayo Maff made the revelation during a recent interview with Hip TV, “As the first child of my family, I left home at 16 because it was not easy in there.

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‎“Life in Shomolu is hard, fun and also exciting. Without living in Shomolu I wouldn’t have the experiences of singing about them. I wouldn’t have truly seen reality of life that shaped me.

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‎“I looked around and realised that I had to go out and make it for these people (his family). So, I just leave to stay with my friend for one year and a few months. My mum was concerned when I was leaving, but I assured her that I would be coming to check on them.”