Popular Nigerian rapper and singer, Chinko Ekun has narrated how he lost everything in life and even attempted plunging into the ocean to end it all.
He revealed that things fell apart in his personal life after he became a popular artiste.
The rapper made this revelation during the SummerJam 2022 conference hosted by Pastor Bolaji Idowu‘s Harvester’s Church in Lagos state.
Chinko Ekun, who gained popularity after releasing a song titled “Able God”, revealed he suffered a major setback in his career when he was signed to the YBNL Entertainment record label.
He stated that he had a misunderstanding with his boss at the time which led to him losing his deal with the label. The row resulted in the label reclaiming the house and cars that were gifted him.
Chinko added he did not have the right to claim some of his projects and also lost his royalties following his disagreement with the label.
He said that to make things worse, he was also dumped by his girlfriend at the time. The 29-year-old rapper said the heartbreak landed him in hospital.
Speaking further, the former YBNL signee who is currently signed to Dek-Niyor Entertainment revealed that he began to reside with Aloma, a former aide to the renowned musician, Davido.
The rapper stated that he became depressed after he went from ‘flying airplanes’ to ‘squatting on the floor’ with friends.
Chinko Ekun went further to reveal that he began to contemplate suicide months after his life suffered the intense decline.
“One day I went to Elegushi beach and thought to myself, abi kin be si inu omi ni (perhaps I should jump into the water),” the rapper stated.
He continued, “It was at this moment that I threatened God.”
“I told him that if he doesn’t do something about my condition, it would be his fault should I choose to bow before another God,” Ekun continued.
The ‘Able God‘ crooner went on to reveal that three months afterward, he was able to recover the majority of the asset he had lost.
He has since joined a new record label and continued to release songs.