IK Osakioduwa Shares How Changing His Surname Transformed His Path to Success

IK Osakioduwa, a well-known figure in the media, claims that adopting the Osakioduwa surname was a game changer for his life and profession.

In an interview with actress and host Nancy Isime on her show that aired on Saturday, he disclosed this.

He explained that he decided to give up his previous last name following an identity crisis that occurred in a military hospital in Ikeja.

“My dad was in the army. There was something I needed to get treated for medically, and we went to a military hospital. When you go there, because it’s a military hospital, you have to state who you are, whose child or ward you are,” he explained.

“I thought to myself, ‘I’m almost a full-on adult. And I’m still saying I’m so-and-so’s son?’ That moment made me realise I needed to wake up and start building my own identity.”

“Back then, IK’s surname was Obiara, but that encounter him to question everything was inspired by the biblical story of Jacob, whose name changed after wrestling with God.

“I started researching my own name. Then I discovered my surname is embedded in some deity somewhere. I’m like, what does that mean? No, I’m a Christian. So I was like, okay, I want a different name.”

“I know ‘Osa’ is God. ‘Ioduwa’ means God opens the door to wealth. Like… now that’s a name,” he said, smiling.
Since the switch, IK says his life took a remarkable turn, both spiritually and professionally.

“That name literally changed my life. My door to wealth opened,” he added.

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