Nigerian singer Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has disclosed how his car accident led his parents to support his music career.

Naijaonpoint reports that in 2021 the singer was involved in a tragic accident that led to the death of one and left three others injured.

Speaking during an interview with the Behind The Prestige podcast, the ‘Soweto’ hitmaker revealed that his parents were initially not supportive of his music career, as they preferred that he completed his education and pursue a career in engineering.

However, he stated that their perspective shifted after his 2021 car accident, as the massive public support he received made them realise how much music meant to him.

He said, “My parents were not cool with me doing music from the jump. They didn’t tell me to stop, but they weren’t 100% supportive of it.

“They hoped I’d finish school and become an engineer.

“But when I had my accident in 2021 and they saw how much impact I had on people, how people on social media were posting things like ‘pray for Victony’, they realised my music career meant a lot to me and just let me do what I wanted.”

Victony became recognised just a few years ago through his collaboration with Mayorkun on the hit track ‘Holy Father.

He is signed to Mainland Block Party, a record label founded by Nigerian music executive Tobi Mohammed.