Lil Kesh, the Nigerian rapper, has opened up about the challenges of achieving fame as a teenager.

In a recent interview on the Esther Show, the artiste revealed that his early success denied him crucial life experiences and opportunities for personal development.

The 30-year-old songwriter admitted that rising to stardom at 19 was “overwhelming”.

Kesh said while his career took off quickly, he missed out on the chance to “grow and learn intelligently” before being thrust into the spotlight.

“I blew at a very tender age. I was 19 when I got signed. I just turned 20 when I had ‘Shoki’. So, battling the limelight,” he said.

“I feel like that is not really talked about too much. But shout out to people like Justin Bieber that was vulnerable and was able to tell his story.

“My own too is similar to that. It is just coming to limelight an early age. I was also deprived of a lot of things. A lot of life experiences I could have learnt before I was put into the position.

“A lot of fun I could have had. It was overwhelming blowing up at that time. And also trying to maintain the brand over the years.

“I wished I had learnt so much before I was given what I had. Growth and intelligence overall.”

Born Keshinro Ololade, Kesh began his musical career in 2012, rapping among his colleagues in Bariga.

The former YBNL signee rose to fame after releasing the hit single ‘Shoki’ in 2014