Nigerian singer Spyro delves into the significant role his mother has played in his career and success in a recent podcast with Chude Jideonwo.
Growing up as a pastor’s child, he faced challenges when his father ceased paying his school fees due to poor grades.
Spyro praised his mother for taking on the responsibility of paying his fees after his father’s financial withdrawal, despite the difficulties she had to endure.
He expressed his gratitude by buying her a car, fulfilling a long-term dream and bringing her joy.
Spyro’s admiration for his mother’s sacrifices serves as a driving force behind his hard work, even in light of his father’s tough love and decisions.
Speaking to Chude, Spyro said:
“I just bought a car for my mum and I’ve always wanted to do that. Doing it now just makes me excited that I’m at that point where I can put a smile on her face and make her happy. But beyond getting her a car, I’m doing some other things that make her excited and that’s what matters to me. One of the major reasons why I grind is so that I can put a smile on my mum’s face.
“When I was younger, I wasn’t doing well in school and my dad withdrew and said he wasn’t going to pay my school fees, my mum took the responsibility and sent me to secondary school.
“I saw her really struggle to do these things and she was also taking care of my twin sister and my older brother. It wasn’t easy on her, it was a lot of work for her and she had to put in extra work and put her hands into other jobs that weren’t as fresh. I feel like I have to repay her and she has to eat the fruits of her labour.
“I think my dad was just trying to be a disciplinarian, that’s why he stopped paying my fees. I would not blame him, I dey try for him sef, but it affected my relationship with him. I felt like he hated me and sometimes I would ask my mum if he was my real father because he was too high-handed”.
