Ghanaian rapper, Eno Barony has recently revealed that her journey in music was initially motivated by fun but later fueled by a strong desire to prove herself and defy the constraints imposed by others.

In an interview with the media, shared her realization of being hindered by others' preconceived notions, ultimately embracing her individuality and transcending societal expectations.

“In the beginning, I was just like the fun of it and later, I wanted to prove a point to myself. I always felt like there are some things that I cannot do because people were like ‘Oh She’s an Ashaiman girl’, ‘Kumasi Girl’ or ‘She’s too fat’. It was bringing me down at a point So I had to prove to myself that I can do this,” she recounted.

Eno, whose real name is Ruth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom, was born in Tema, a city located in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Throughout her life, Eno has experienced the habit of being labeled and categorized by others.

“I’ve always been odd. Back in school, they referred to me as ‘That Ashaiman Girl’, I went to tertiary in Kumasi and it was always ‘That Tema Girl’. I come and started doing rap, people are like oh ‘She’s a Kumasi Girl’,” she pointed out.

Eno Barony disclosed that one of the most painful labels she faced was being called "fat." These derogatory remarks had a profound impact on her self-esteem. However, she made a conscious decision not to allow them to shape her identity or determine her journey.

“It got me especially when they called me ‘fat’ You are human so it can get to you at some point and I was like nah, I am bigger than my problem,” she continued.

Acknowledging her inherent value, she made a deliberate choice to transcend the negativity.

By doing so, she not only empowered herself but also became a source of inspiration for numerous individuals grappling with comparable body image concerns.

“I dropped all the negativity and people who were more plus size than I am will come to me and say ‘Oh you’re my icon’. I did not know I had an audience then. I have videos people sending to me crying and saying you make me feel that I’m beautiful,” she narrated.

In 2021, at the VGMA's, Eno Barony, who was 31 years old at the time, achieved a significant milestone by winning the esteemed Best Rap Performance award. She surpassed notable artists such as Medikal, Strongman, Joey B, and Amerado to claim this prestigious accolade.