Fast-rising talented music act 6uff, also known as Iron, has shared an emotional account of his family’s dramatic financial downfall following the death of his father.
In a recent interview, the rapper revealed that his late father was a prominent oil mogul in Nigeria, reportedly worth about ₦3 billion at the height of his success. According to 6uff, his father was among the biggest suppliers of STP in the country, building a thriving business empire before his untimely passing.
However, the story took a heartbreaking turn after his father’s death. 6uff explained that he was still a baby at the time and has no personal memories of him. The sudden loss left his mother with the overwhelming responsibility of managing the complex business operations alone.
“My dad passed when I was a kid. I was still a baby when he passed. I actually don’t have memories of my Dad,” he said.
He further disclosed that the burden of running the business eventually became too much for his mother, leading to a gradual collapse of the family’s wealth. Over time, the once-thriving empire dwindled, forcing the family to sell off their properties to survive.
“When he died, my mom and siblings couldn’t handle the business… and we lost everything,” 6uff recounted.
The revelation offers a glimpse into the challenges behind the rapper’s journey, highlighting how personal loss and financial hardship shaped his path in the music industry. Despite the setbacks, 6uff continues to rise, using his experiences as motivation in his career.