Veteran Afro-Juju musician, Sir Shina Peters, has shared personal stories about his early life and career, revealing that he became a father at just 14 years old and achieved remarkable milestones while still a teenager.
In a teaser for the upcoming episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, scheduled to premiere at 6 p.m. on Monday, the 67-year-old legend reflected on his musical journey, early successes, and the challenges that shaped his life.
“I began my career at the age of 10. I had my first child at 14, bought my first car at 13, and built my first house at 16,” Peters disclosed.
The musician, whose full name is Oluwashina Akanbi Peters, said the interview would be his most candid yet. According to him, he intends to speak without restraint because he believes the current generation has lost touch with the values that once defined the music industry.
“This interview will be raw and straightforward because people have destroyed what we worked and prayed for. God helped us achieve success, but they’ve turned it around, and I can’t support that,” he stated.
Peters, who gained widespread fame in the 1980s after forming his band, Sir Shina Peters & His International Stars, also mentioned that he currently finds it difficult to create new music due to the changing creative atmosphere.
“About 65 percent of my fans are Igbos, not Yorubas. They keep asking me to release new songs, but I can’t just walk into the studio anymore. The environment doesn’t inspire me, and I don’t even know what to sing about,” he said.
Before establishing his own band, the Ace crooner worked with legendary musicians such as Ebenezer Obey and General Prince Adekunle. His 1989 album, Ace (Afro-Juju Series 1), achieved double platinum status and remains one of Nigeria’s most iconic projects, celebrated for its fusion of Juju and Afrobeat rhythms — a blend that defined his musical legacy.
