Patoranking speaking on his Instagram page, said he built the stadium to unite the community and give back to the place that shaped him
By Kehinde Okeowo
Afrobeats singer and songwriter, Patrick Nnaemeka Okorie popularly known as Patoranking, has built a mini football stadium in Lagos.
The dancehall star erected the stadium in the Ebute Metta area of Lagos State, the community where he grew up.
Taking to his Instagram page, the ‘Alubarika’ crooner shared the clip of the stadium and explained that he donated it to unite the community.
He went on to express his love for the Ebute Meta community, saying his gesture was to give back to the place that shaped his early years.
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Speaking via his social media handle, Patoranking wrote: “God blessed me and I blessed my people, I built this from a place of love to unite my community Ebute Metta. First of Many. World Best.”
Patoranking began his music career in Ghana where he recorded a few songs on Lanky’s label, but the relationship came to an end and he returned to Nigeria.
Upon his return to Nigeria, he joined K-Solo’s Igberaga Records in 2012, where he recorded “Iya Bisi”, featuring Qdot and Kbaj.
His songs, “Daniella Whine” and “My Woman, My Everything” singles later charted on MTV Base Official Naija Top 10 chart.
