Mary, the second of five siblings,grew up in a Lagos neighborhood buzzing with music and dreams.her dad, who was a struggling musician, filled their home with melodies before he passed away when mary was just a kid.after her dad passed away she started dreaming of becoming a musician,she found solace in singing, pouring emotions into every note.mom worked triple shifts to keep the light on but it's wasn't easy for them .
her dream is to become a successful super star by watching and listening to her favorite idol her dad who die when she was very young
By 18 , she landed a spot on a local talent show,her big break she is so happy to see her big day
Debut night arrived.mary sparkled in sparkly heels, voice soaring.the crowd cheered
She thought and said to her self
"This is it _stardom awaits"
Not her knowing what awaits .
But the whirlwind swallowed her.exploitative managers , investors seeing her because of her curved shape, grueling schedule's and fake friends drained her sparkle 💔.fame brought loneliness.
Thinking every day that She can't go home to visit her family broke her heart.
Mary's voice cracked under pressure.
One night,at a soulless corporate gig,she whispered to her reflection "is this is?"the mirror showed a fading star 😔.