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Nigerian content creator and TikToker, Amadou Elizabeth Aminata, popularly known as Jarvis, has opened up about her childhood struggles, recalling how she was “forced” to work at a young age.

The Edo-born star recounted how she did menial jobs to make ends meet and got robbed at her workplace on one occasion.

She opined that her early exposure to hard labour could be why it is sometimes difficult for her to embrace her femininity.

Speaking during a recent TikTok livestream, Jarvis said, “At a young age, I became a man. Maybe that is why it is so difficult for me to act like a lady. Because I was forced to be a man, I was forced to start doing things at an early age; working under people. I have suffered.

“I did salesgirl for several people. I’m sure my bosses will be happy seeing who I have turned out to be. There was a day my madam travelled and left the store in my care. I was desperate to please her by making good sales. But unfortunately, I was robbed that day. When she returned, she forgave me after the intervention of neighbours. She said she would deduct the money for the goods that were stolen from my salary. I can’t vividly recall whether she later left the money for me.

“But I love her. She was even consoling me not to cry too much over the incident. I was shocked she was angry with me. She only told me to be smart in case of next time. People would see and just have a natural sympathy for me. They would just love me naturally.”