Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen has spoken honestly about the downsides of fame, saying it often robs him of his freedom and the simple joys of life.
In a heartfelt interview shared Monday on X by Instablog, the Napoli star reflected on how celebrity status once forced him to miss a precious family moment, the first outing of his daughter.
“I remember when I had my daughter and I wanted to take her somewhere with my family when they came to visit us in Italy. I couldn’t do much with my daughter on her first outing. I had to give her to my sister while I was just taking pictures, making videos and everything,” he recalled.
Osimhen, who has become one of Africa’s most celebrated footballers, admitted that the constant attention from fans can be suffocating.
“Fame is boring. Sometimes you want to go outside, and you cannot do a lot of things,” he said.
Despite his international acclaim, the 26-year-old insisted he prefers a low-key, grounded lifestyle, staying connected to his roots and those around him.
“I just like to be around these people. I just like to stay close to them… This is how I was born, so for me, it’s just natural.”
He credited his elder brother for helping him stay on track, especially in the face of overwhelming fame and success. “One of the few lessons that I’ve also learned—my elder brother is there to guide my footsteps, which is very important,” Osimhen noted.
He also shared how, even with security around him, he still finds comfort among ordinary people.
“If I have my security and they are strapped, for me, I’m good. I can be among these people. I don’t care. This is my life. This is how I live,” he added.
For Osimhen, football fame may come with global spotlight, but deep down, he longs for something far simpler—an ordinary life, lived naturally.
