Afrobeat artiste Anthony Ebuka Victor, popularly known as Victony, has disclosed that his parents only truly acknowledged his passion for music after a car accident in 2021, which left him in a coma for four days.
Victony revealed that, prior to the accident, his family viewed music merely as a hobby, given his academic excellence.
His passion for music intensified once he started university.
The accident marked a decisive moment, as his parents witnessed the huge support he received from the music community during his recovery.
This led them to recognize the depth of his commitment to his music career and most importantly, give their approval for him to pursue it. Victony shared these reflections in a recent interview on Sway’s Universe, explaining: