Playing for Barcelona was my ultimate dream- Rapper Zlatan

Zlatan Ibile, the Nigerian rapper known for his hit song ‘Zanku’, recently shared that his initial career aspiration was to become a professional football player, particularly for the prestigious La Liga team, Barcelona.

Despite facing academic challenges and failing his WAEC exams, Zlatan remained determined to pursue his passion for football.

He mentioned that he struggled with subjects like Mathematics and Accounting during his time in secondary school, ultimately leading to his failure in the exams.

Zlatan revealed that his journey into the music industry was not a planned one.

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It all began when a friend played a song he had recorded for Zlatan, sparking his interest in music.

This unexpected turn of events led him to explore his musical talents and eventually paved the way for his successful career as a musician.

Reflecting on his past ambitions and the obstacles he faced in pursuing a football career, Zlatan expressed his disappointment with the corruption prevalent in Nigerian football.

Despite his dedication to the sport and playing for a local club, the challenges he encountered pushed him towards a different path, ultimately leading him to discover his talent for music.