Pulse Nigeria is the most followed news and entertainment platform, informing and engaging young Nigerians round the clock, providing updates by the hour.

Pulse Nigeria

Patoranking believes that service to humanity is better than chasing fame.

Fame or service to humanity? Here's what Patoranking chose and why | Pulse Nigeria

Ibukunoluwa Daramola

<h2>Nigerian singer, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie, popularly known by his stage name, Patoranking, is all for service to humanity and philanthropy over fame.</h2>

<p>In an interview with media personality <strong>Adesope</strong> on his <em>Afrobeats Podcast, </em>the <strong><em>Girlie O</em></strong> singer noted that <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/a-pulse-review-of-patorankings-world-best-album/zwp0tkj">his music</a> is for the common man, being that he came from the ghetto himself.</p>

<p>When Adesope asked him how he could keep his head on straight and not get carried away by the perks of stardom, Patoranking responded that he chooses service to humanity over the glitz and glamour, any time any day. For him, stardom comes with responsibilities which one must live up to, adding that the path of service is not one that celebrities often choose.</p>

<p>He said, <em>"I chose a path less travelled like I said earlier, if you're a public figure you're there for two reasons 'glitz and glamour' or 'service to humanity' and I chose service to humanity and it comes with a cost and you have to live up to it you know. You have to live up to it you have to be responsive; it's a responsibility. It's a path less travelled and you might not get noticed but you're doing your thing, the beauty of it is that whenever people look in that direction, you are there."</em></p>

<p>Going on, he asserted that during his upbringing, there was nobody for him to look up to. Therefore, he became that person for others to look up to and he strives to set the right examples.</p>

<p><em>"It's not a mistake that I am from the ghetto, when I was growing up we needed someone to look up to because there was no one, and then I became the person, I wanted to be that person. It's a responsibility because you have to make sure that there is peace in your community, and these are things that make me happy as a human," </em>he added.</p>

<p>The entertainer who was born and raised in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos, grew up sharing one room with his parents and five siblings. Since attaining stardom, he has fought to make sure he does not return to the previous life of struggle.</p>

<p>According to Patoranking in July 2017 during an interview with <strong><em>Punch</em></strong>, his humble beginnings inspired him to work even harder. Even in his music, he inspires people that they have what it takes to be successful. Speaking during a podcast hosted by popular Gospel musician, <strong>Tim Godfrey</strong>, in 2022, he said, <em>"Growing up, I had always known I would make it. Not because there was everything around me, but because that was the only option I had. Coming from the slum, poverty mindset does not give one the opportunity to think far. It was a fight and I won. I told myself I want to become a symbol of hope to other kids living in the slum. I want them to know it is possible for them to be successful.”</em></p>

<p>Patoranking preaches positivity <a data-link-role-code="influencer_awards" href="https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/music/patoranking-drops-his-fourth-album-world-best/2ebhed3">through his music</a> like <strong><em>Heal the World </em></strong>and encourages others through other songs. He also involves himself in community development, and to him, he does not need to publicise his charity because it is between him and God.</p>

Fame or service to humanity? Here's what Patoranking chose and why

Pulse Picks

Business

News

Entertainment

Lifestyle

Politics

Local

Metro

World

News 

Celebrities

Music

Movies

Fashion

Beauty & Health

Relationships & Weddings

Food & Travel

Domestic

International 

Sports 

Celebrity Picks

Pulse Marketing

Explore categories

Influencer Awards

Company Pages

Breaking News & Top Stories | Pulse Nigeria

Video

Checkout our authors for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria 

Authors | Pulse Nigeria

| Pulse Nigeria

Read the latest news across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search for the latest content across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria

Search Results | Pulse Nigeria

Watch the latest videos across entertainment, sports, business and more. Be first to receive exclusive updates with your free subscription straight to your phone | Pulse Nigeria