Ruger Reveals Childhood Heartbreak at Age 6 Sparked His “Toxic” Behavior

Nigerian Singer Opens Up About Early Trauma That Shaped His Relationships

Nigerian Afrobeats star Ruger (real name Michael Adebayo Olayinka) has made a surprising revelation about his first heartbreak – an experience that occurred when he was just six years old and profoundly impacted his approach to relationships.

The Childhood Trauma That Changed Everything

During a candid appearance on The Bro Bants podcast, the “Toma Toma” hitmaker shared the painful childhood memory that he believes planted the seeds for his self-described “toxic” relationship patterns.

“There was this aunty I liked when I was six,” Ruger recalled. “She used to call me ‘my boyfriend,’ so I believed she was my woman.”

The young singer’s romantic illusions were shattered when he witnessed the woman being intimate with another man. “I saw some guy smashing her through her window. The guy was tearing her up, bro. I cried. I was traumatised. I started singing ‘Imagine That’ by Styl-Plus,” he revealed.

Lasting Impact on Personality and Music

Ruger explained how this early experience fundamentally changed him: “That experience broke my heart. That was what started my toxicity.” The singer suggested this childhood trauma led him to develop emotionally guarded behaviors in his adult relationships.

Known for his emotionally charged lyrics and unique musical style, Ruger has often drawn from personal experiences in his art. This revelation provides new insight into the emotional depth behind his music and public persona.

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