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“I Started Dancing Before I Was Even Born” – Governor Adeleke

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Feb 9, 2025.

Governor Adeleke claims his love for dancing began in the womb, as his mother noticed movement whenever music played.
He says critics once tried to use his dancing against him, but it only made him more popular, especially on social media.
Adeleke insists that dancing has not affected his leadership, adding that he has inspired other governors to embrace it.

Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, known for his signature dance moves, has revealed that his passion for dancing started even before birth.

EKO HOT BLOG gathered that in an interview with Punch, Adeleke shared that his mother told him he would move in her womb whenever music played and become still when it stopped.

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“When I was about nine months to a year old, she noticed that if I was crying and music was played, I would stop crying and start dancing,” Adeleke recalled.

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As he grew older, the governor said he realized he was more productive when surrounded by music, making it an inseparable part of his life.

Despite criticism, Adeleke said his love for dancing has worked in his favour. He recalled how opponents tried to use it against him during his time as a senator, but instead, it boosted his popularity, especially on social media.

“At some points, my family advised me to slow down, but I refused because my dancing brings joy to people,” he said.