Nigerian soul singer, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, has disclosed that becoming a father has increased his appreciation for his parents.
In a recent conversation on parenthood with Dose Of Society, Drille revealed that having a child has been a life-changing experience, allowing him to understand the sacrifices his parents made for him and his siblings.
Recall that Drille welcomed his daughter, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro, with wife, Rima Tahini, in November 2023.
Expressing gratitude for the opportunity to nurture his child, Drille said “The one rule I live by is family first. I would abandon anything I’m doing anywhere in the world if my family needs me, super importantly.
“Family has always been my support system. Every time I got overwhelmed by the world around me, I always run back to family. And, it all felt better. They have been there for me, especially, my parents. My biggest dream in life is to be able to take care of them, and get them to see the world.
“My parents didn’t have much. I remember it was really hard sometimes and we would not have food to eat and they would figure out a way to be able to provide food for us.
“They just made it work and made it fun for us. Back then it looked fun, but now when I think about it, I just know they were trying to shield us from a lot of things at that time.
“Now I have a daughter and I understand what it feels like to be able to nurture someone. Right now, I appreciate my parents even more for what they did for me and my siblings. Having a child changes your life in the most incredible ways.
“And I think that’s not talked about enough, but I’m grateful that I have parents that were able to nurture me, especially in a crazy world like this, and to be able to navigate the different aspects of life.”
