Nigerian songstress, Seyi Shay has revealed she was once dating with Vector, the rapper.
In a recent episode of Sharing with Seyi, the popular musician, whose real name is Deborah Oluwaseyi Joshua, reflected on the on screen chemistry she shared with Vector in a film they starred in, revealing it felt natural to get intimate for the role because “we were an item”.
During her podcast episode, Shay made it known that the they had dated years before she gained fame or landed the movie role. She also described Vector as “an amazing, super intelligent and loving” person.
“I want to go back in time a little bit to 2018 when I started in a movie titled ‘Lara and the Beat’. It was myself, Somkele Iyamah and Vector the viper,” she said.
“It is crazy because a lot of people asked how the chemistry between us was strong and realistic in the movie.
“Well, many years ago before I became famous, myself and Vector was an item. So, it was natural to fall in character.
“Vector is an amazing person, super intelligent and loving.”
Shay revealed that while filming intimate scenes with Vector felt awkward, their past relationship and the support of his wife, who was present on set, made it easier.
She said she and the rapper have remained great friends.
“Funnily enough, his wife was present on the set and every scene we had to kiss or get intimate and she was supportive,” she added.
“So, it was just a funny tand crazy experience. However, he and I remained great friends. Even though it was awkward for both of us to at that role but it was easier to do those scenes because we were familiar with each other.”