Key Points
- He says food money ran out during school days. Night cab trips helped him cover meals and costs.
- He used a prize car to shuttle Abeokuta to Sagamu. Fare per seat stood at three hundred and fifty.
- He shares the story on Shank Live podcast segment. He frames it as grit not reckless driving.
Zlatan (Omoniyi Temidayo Raphael) has opened up about lean days at school. He says he drove late nights on the Abeokuta–Sagamu route to survive. The plan was simple: earn cab fares when food money ran out.
He shared the story during a chat on Shank Live. The rapper recalled winning a small car in a contest that year. He then used it for paid trips between towns, as seen in this Shank Comics podcast clip debate.
How the night taxi runs worked
He waited till dark when roads felt calm and fares moved fast. He charged three hundred and fifty naira per seat on the short route. “I would wait till night and carry people,” he said.
Why the story still resonates
His account shows a common student hustle in Ogun State. It highlights grit, quick choices, and the will to push through. He kept it brief, but the lesson lands with clear force.
He says the runs were a stop-gap during tough terms. He used the prize car as a tool, not a thrill. He stresses the focus was food, fees, and daily needs.
The route between Abeokuta and Sagamu is busy and familiar. Late hours meant fewer checks, fewer stops, and steady riders. He picked those windows to keep risk and fuel waste low.
He did not frame the story as a boast or dare. He framed it as a real slice of campus life. He wanted listeners to grasp the need that shaped his choice.
Listeners read the tale as proof of hustle culture. Many young people use simple skills to bridge a gap. His case fits that line with honest detail and short stakes.
Zlatan’s career later grew beyond those lean terms. He now shows success with studio work, tours, and big toys. A recent spot shows him with an electric pickup in a clip about a Zlatan Tesla Cybertruck video.
He kept the podcast tone modest all through the chat. He spoke in short lines and stuck to plain facts. “It was just to eat and move on,” he added.
The story also marks time on rising costs. Old fares like three hundred and fifty naira feel far now. His memory still maps a path many students know well.
