Reality TV star Adeola Adeyemi, popularly known as Diiadem, has explained why she does not describe herself as a single mother despite largely raising her daughter on her own.
Speaking on the Diary of a Naija Girl podcast, the Real Housewives of Lagos season 3 cast member said she prefers the term “single parent” because she has not cut her child’s father out of their daughter’s life.
“I won’t say I am a single mother. I would just say I am a single parent because I did not stop my baby’s dad from being in her life,” she said.
Diiadem revealed that her daughter’s father reconnected with them after a long absence, a decision she chose to accept for the benefit of her child.
She noted that some people around her questioned the move, including a partner she was seeing at the time, but she prioritised her daughter’s happiness.
“Even the guy I was seeing at the time was like, ‘Are you okay? This guy just left you guys.’ But at the end of the day, that’s her dad. What can we do? I saw the joy and happiness he brought to my child. So, it is actually not the same,” she explained.
The reality star emphasised that financial provision alone is not enough when raising a child, highlighting the importance of a father’s emotional presence.
“To be very honest, the position of a man would still be there. You can’t do it all. Even though you have the money… that emotional presence is needed for the child,” she added.
Diiadem had previously disclosed that she left her relationship with her child’s father following incidents of domestic abuse while she was pregnant.
She and her ex-husband, Odekunle, held a traditional wedding in 2017 and welcomed their daughter before the relationship ended.
Beyond her personal life, Diiadem continues to build her beauty brand and maintain a strong presence on social media.
