“I used to be a cage and shrine dancer” – Denrele Edun opens up on struggling days
Denrele Edun, a Nigerian media personality known for stirring controversy, recently revealed in an interview with Arise News TV that he had a unique start to his career as a shrine and cage dancer before gaining fame.
During the interview, the TV and event anchor reminisced about his early days dancing at the renowned Afrikan Shrine owned by the late Fela Kuti. He disclosed that he took up dancing gigs at the shrine to support himself while pursuing his studies at the University of Lagos.
Denrele disclosed that he served as a backup dancer at the Afrikan Shrine during weekends and also performed with the Iroko band.
Reflecting on his journey filled with challenges and personal growth, he pointed out that May 21, 2024, would mark the third decade since he embarked on his career in the entertainment industry, tracing his beginnings back to 1994.
Denrele said; “I used to dance in the shrine. I used to be in the cage, yes, I used to be one of the cage dancers. I did everything to hustle at that time. And I was still in Unilag at that time. So I was a backup dancer every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the Afrikan Shrine and I was a cage dancer.
Also, I used to dance for the Iroko band which was headlined by Dr Ola Balogun, one of the pioneers of filmmaking. Come May 21st I will be marking 3 decades in the Entertainment Industry. I started professionally in 1994, on a TV soap opera. My first paycheck was N150”.
