Nigerian TikToker and content creator Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, better known by her stage name Jarvis, has talked candidly about her early hardships, describing how she was “forced” to work at a young age.
The singer, who was born in Edo, described how she worked odd jobs to make money meet and was once robbed at work.
She believed that she may find it challenging to embrace her femininity at times because of her early exposure to hard labour.
Speaking during a recent TikTok livestream, Jarvis said, “At a young age, I became a man. Maybe that is why it is so difficult for me to act like a lady. Because I was forced to be a man, I was forced to start doing things at an early age; working under people. I have suffered.
“I did salesgirl for several people. I’m sure my bosses will be happy seeing who I have turned out to be. There was a day my madam travelled and left the store in my care. I was desperate to please her by making good sales. But unfortunately, I was robbed that day. When she returned, she forgave me after the intervention of neighbours. She said she would deduct the money for the goods that were stolen from my salary. I can’t vividly recall whether she later left the money for me.
“But I love her. She was even consoling me not to cry too much over the incident. I was shocked she was angry with me. She only told me to be smart in case of next time. People would see and just have a natural sympathy for me. They would just love me naturally.”