Silence Helped Me Rediscover Myself – Laycon
Reality star and rapper Laycon has spoken about his personal journey toward self-discovery, revealing how he struggled to reconnect with his inner voice after rising to fame.
The artist, whose real name is Olamilekan Agbeleshebioba, said he lost his sense of inner clarity shortly after winning the 2020 edition of Big Brother Naija.
Speaking in a recent video broadcast titled Life With Laycon, the rapper explained that silence has been a constant factor in his journey toward self-reflection and personal growth.
“Has the world ever gone silent on you and all you have left was your own thoughts?” he asked.
Reflecting on the period after his victory on the popular reality show, Laycon said the sudden attention and changes in his life made it difficult to hear his inner voice.
“I have been there and I want to share a part of that experience with you. After I won Big Brother Naija in 2020, I lost my inner voice and the first time I heard that voice again was December 2021 after my sold-out concert, The Icons Fest,” he said.
According to him, the turning point came after the concert when he began asking himself deeper questions about his life and direction.
“The voice kept asking me questions like, ‘Is this really how you want to live? Are you enjoying yourself? What’s next after this? Are you happy?’”
Laycon said the questions prompted him to spend time alone reflecting on his life, a process that led to several difficult but important realisations.
“From that conversation came a lot of necessary but uncomfortable truths and realisation about myself,” he added.
The rapper also noted that many people struggle with personal growth because they fear loneliness and silence.
He explained that although silence can feel uncomfortable, it is often essential for genuine self-reflection and development.
According to him, silence acts like a mirror, allowing individuals to examine their thoughts and make necessary adjustments in their lives.
Laycon encouraged his fans to embrace moments of solitude and reflection, describing them as a way to practise personal accountability and achieve inner peace.
