Paid only RM5 and sharing a room with 8 others: Awie opens up about his struggling early years


By MSTAR

The 55-year-old rock icon says his past experiences taught him the true meaning of life. Photo: AZMAN GHANI/The Star 

Reflecting on the difficult journey of becoming an artiste, singer Datuk Awie shared that during his early days as a performer, he faced several challenges, including being evicted from his rental home.

But the 55-year-old icon is grateful for these experiences, as they were valuable life lessons.

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