Nigerian singer Oniyinde Azeez, better known as Zinoleesky, has opened up about how becoming a father has reshaped his life and mindset.
The music star became a dad for the first time in December 2023 when he welcomed a daughter, Zendaya. Just a few months later, in April 2024, he celebrated the birth of his son, Zafar.
In a recent interview on Adesope Live, Zinoleesky revealed that fatherhood has had a profound impact on him, prompting him to shed certain negative habits and adopt a more focused lifestyle.
“Fatherhood means a lot to me,” he said. “I’d say I’ve become a changed person since my boy arrived. There are things I used to do—or the way I used to do them—that I’ve had to cut down on because of him.”
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He added, “I have to stay focused and keep my head straight. It’s been a blessing.”
Zinoleesky’s candid reflections offer a glimpse into the personal growth that often comes with parenthood, even amid the fast-paced world of fame and music.
Zino’s recent album GEN Z” is a 16-track journey that spans 44 minutes of pure musical fervor. He skillfully straddles genres from Afropop and Amapiano to Trap, R&B, Hip-Hop, and Alté, creating a multi-dimensional sonic world as complex and colourful as today’s Gen Z listeners. It doesn’t matter if he’s flowing in Yoruba, vibing in Pidgin, or crooning in English. Zino’s lyrically nimble and culturally ambidextrous approach makes this an album that’s a fascinating global listen.