THE ROAD TO BECOMING A SUPERTAR

Zara appeared confused and couldn't help but inquire, "What was she saying?" She looked at Hamza, seeking an explanation.

"Well, it seems one of the soldiers posted a video of me singing, and she saw it. Then she asked if I was the one," Hamza explained as he settled into his seat.

Zara reacted with surprise, exclaiming, "Oh my brother is popular! How come I never knew?" She took her seat by the window, still processing the newfound information.

"I didn't know myself. It came as a surprise to me too," Hamza admitted, glancing out the window.

As the pilot's voice came over the intercom, announcing the impending takeoff and instructing passengers to fasten their seatbelts, both Hamza and Zara felt a wave of nervousness. It was Hamza's first time on an airplane, and the experience was daunting. He could see the anxiety mirrored in his sister's eyes. Wanting to reassure her, he held her hand and said, "It's okay, just take a deep breath." Despite his fear, he had to comfort his sister.

As the plane began to move, Hamza could feel his heart racing. He closed his eyes briefly, then opened them again a few seconds later, only to realize that they were already airborne. He turned to his sister and whispered, "It's okay now, you can open your eyes." He nodded reassuringly to her.

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Meanwhile, John, who had just woken up, decided to check his Instagram page. To his astonishment, his page was ablaze with activity – or more accurately, Hamza was on fire. He had received over 55 thousand likes and counting, along with approximately 10 thousand comments. John was taken aback by the overwhelming response. He had expected the video to make an impact, but this was beyond his wildest expectations. He eagerly began to read the comments:

Mrs. B: "Omo, the boy is good! But he's surrounded by soldiers."

NaijaVibesKing: "Oboi, who is this? The upcoming Johnny Drill?"

LagosExplorer: "This is music to the ears."

AfroBeatsGuru: "Damn, the lyrics are really good."

YorubaPrince: "I like the vibes the boy is giving."

KenteLover: "Shey the boy nah military?"

JollofConnoisseur: "I want to ask the same question o!!"

WazobiaChic: "The boy is fine o, looks like Hausa."

Naija_Fashionista: "No o, I disagree, he looks like Yoruba."

HausaHunk: "Ma! Hausa. Even from the accent, you'd know. But forget the face; I'm feeling the boy."

Pidgin_Poet: "I love the lyrics, but I love the way he portrays the emotion. So wonderful."

Nigerian_Queenz: "I don see my Hausa crush o! I go marry this one."

Naija_QueenBee: "Loving everything about this man. First, the lyrics are so beautiful, then the voice is very soft. The way he expresses emotions is incredible, and his looks... He is hot! But who is he? I want to know."

The comments painted a picture of Hamza's newfound popularity and the intrigue surrounding his identity. It was clear that his performance had made a significant impact on those who had seen the video.