Spyro, a Nigerian singer, has expressed that his mom has been a critical inspiration behind his diligent efforts and achievements.
The singer showed up as a visitor in the latest portion of the Fair Chude webcast, which is facilitated by Chude Jideonwo. During the episode, he openly discussed his profession direction and childhood. Diving into his own life, he shared experiences of growing up as the offspring of a minister and described the second his dad stopped financing his schooling due to declining scholastic execution.
Spyro said to Chude, “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.”
The performer reflected on his mother’s endeavours during his school years, especially when she assumed the liability of paying his educational cost after his dad halted.
He narrated, “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,” he continued.
Spyro conceded that his father’s monetary withdrawal and severe nature impacted his relationship with him after some time.
“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,” he concluded.
