Kenyan singer Bahati.
Growing up without parents is one of the greatest challenges any child can go through. This can deprive them of the chance of a decent education and a bright future. With most orphans turning to a life of crime or working odd jobs to make ends meet, these celebrities have beaten all odds to become productive members of the community.
octopus
When Octopizzo stepped into the spotlight, it was clear he was destined for greatness. He released hit after hit and became a household name and one of the biggest celebrities in the country. However, Octo’s upbringing was no picnic. He grew up in Kibera and lost both of his parents in his teens. He may have lost his parents when he was young, but Octo is a great father to his two daughters and often shows them off on social media.
Lawrence Macharia aka Terence Creative
The hilarious comedian revealed in an interview that he lost his mother, the only parent he knew, when he was nine. He was raised by his grandmother along with his siblings and cousins. Terence secured his future after emerging as a top actor at the Kenya National Theater.
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Bahati’s hit “Mama” was a dedication to his late mother, whom he lost in kindergarten. He grew up mostly on the streets and later joined the ABC orphanage that raised him. Bahati has expressed his undying love for the orphanage’s director and credits her with playing a crucial role in making him the man he has become. He even adopted Morgan, one of the children from the orphanage.
Steve Jobs
The Apple founder was conceived after a relationship between an American woman and the son of a Muslim millionaire. However, her family did not approve of the relationship and suggested that she have an abortion. She chose to have the child instead and put him up for adoption. Well, the rest is history.
Ice T
Tracy Lauren Marrow, aka Ice T, is open about growing up as an orphan. The ‘Law And Order’ actor lost his mother at a young age and later lost his father at the age of 12. Raised by his relatives, he grew into an acclaimed rapper, actor, and author. He is also a loving father to his three children with his wife Coco Austin.
George Lopez
Despite the traumatic experience of being abandoned by both of his parents, George Lopez went on to become one of the world’s top comedians and has an estimated net worth of $45 million. It’s safe to say that he turned his heartache into a very lucrative joy.
Jamie Foxx
Nothing would stand between Jamie Foxx and his fate. However, he was put up for adoption shortly after birth, even though his father worked as a stockbroker, which is a fairly stable job. Raised by his grandparents, he is now an award-winning recording artist, comedian and actor.
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