Popular Nigerian celebrity and influencer, Ola of Lagos, has recalled his difficult times as a cleaner and thanked God for his fleet of cars.

The car dealer who rose to prominence a few years ago has since grown into one of Africa’s most talked about businessmen.

On his Instagram page, Ola of Lagos shared memories of his struggles as a Janitor who had to beg for transportation to get around Lagos State.

He wrote;

“Tho these cars are nothing compared to a lot of garages still have to appreciate God for what he has done because he’s just starting…..

A cleaner of yesterday  I remember when I can’t even afford to pay bus from Lekki to Ajah, sometimes I talked to strangers to lap me so we can split the money lol now we dey do things (Thank God) and the beautiful part is that God is yet to start  I never see anything  God is too Good and my heart also clean …

Count your blessings, Give thanks cuz he’s yet to do a lot…..Also, do not let people’s opinions stop you from pursuing your dream  Do You  Shout to everyone that supported me from day one till date  I really appreciate it 

Biggest shoutout to @mufasatundeednut father of many  Appreciate Appreciate Appreciate  You can watch my story on YouTube In case you have no idea about how Ola of Lagos started  Boy Global now  (on top 10 most talked about all over Africa stop playing)”