“I used to be a cage and shrine dancer” – Denrele Edun recalls hustling days

• Nigerian media personality Denrele Edun has revealed that he was a shrine and cage dancer before gaining fame.

• In an interview with Arise News TV, TV and event anchor Denrele shared his experiences dancing in the late Fela’s Afrikan Shrine and working to support himself while studying at the University of Lagos.

• The crossdresser stated that he worked as a backup dancer for the Afrikan Shrine on weekends and also performed with the Iroko band.

Controversial Denrele Edun, a Nigerian media figure, claims to have being a shrine and cage dancer before becoming known.

The TV and event anchor stated this in an interview with Arise News TV about his media career.

Denrele recalled his days dancing in the late Fela’s famed Afrikan Shrine, where he worked to support himself while attending the University of Lagos.

The crossdresser added that on weekends, he worked as a backup dancer for the Afrikan Shrine and performed with the Iroko band.

Reflecting on his challenges and achievements, he remarked that May 21, 2024, will mark the third decade of his career in the entertainment industry, noting that his professional adventure began in 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”.

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