- Former First Lady Michelle Obama disclosed her husband Barack Obama’s financial state during their first meeting, stating that he was not financially sound at the time.
- Michelle and Barack met in 1988 when Barack joined Michelle’s law firm in Chicago. They discussed the importance of having a financially stable partner on their podcast.
Former First Lady Michelle Obama has shared a candid memory about her early relationship with former President Barack Obama, revealing that he wasn’t financially secure when they first began dating.
Speaking on her podcast alongside her brother Craig Robinson, Michelle reflected on the early days of their romance, which began in 1988 when Barack joined the Chicago law firm where she worked.
During a recent episode featuring British author Jay Shetty, Craig playfully asked his sister if she could be attracted to a man who wasn’t financially stable. Michelle responded with a laugh, “Uh, I married one,” referring to Barack.
Craig, amused by her answer, joked about setting her up for the response, comparing it to a perfect basketball assist: “Don’t you like that alley-oop I just threw you? In basketball, you just point—you don’t even have to say it.”
Michelle’s comment offered a humorous yet heartfelt reminder of how far the couple has come since those early days.
In other news, Veteran Nigerian musician Maxi Kabiesi, born Abidoye Oluwaseyi Kazeem, recently looked back on his significant impact on the music scene, particularly during the late 2000s. In an insightful interview with Lucky Urdu, the artist, who hails from Port Harcourt, shared that Grammy-winning singer Burna Boy once admired him in his early musical days.
Maxi further revealed that he had the opportunity to collaborate with Burna Boy when the global sensation returned to Nigeria to launch his music career.
Reflecting on his own journey, Maxi recalled being just 21 years old when he dropped his hit song “ChocoMilo” in 2008, a track that enjoyed widespread success.
However, the singer also opened up about the hurdles he faced after signing with a record label that slowed his career progression. Despite these obstacles, Maxi remains optimistic and proud of his latest project—a collaboration with Duncan Mighty on the track “Carry Go.”
The seasoned artist also reached out to Burna Boy, urging him to lend his support, while expressing confidence that he has more than enough talent to regain his loyal fanbase.
