‘Fatherhood Made Me Appreciate My Parents More’ – Johnny Drille Gets Real About Being A Dad
Nigerian music star, Johnny Drille, whose real name is John Ighodaro, has talked about fatherhood and described it as a profoundly transforming experience.
Speaking during a recent interview with Dose of Society, the Mavin Records artiste revealed how becoming a father has profoundly transformed his perspective on love, responsibility, and the sacrifices parents make.
According to the proud dad, becoming a parent has altered his life and increased his appreciation for the roles his parents played in shaping his life.
The singer, known for his soulful sound and deeply personal lyrics, also talked about his evolving life philosophy, revealing that family now stands at the core of his priorities.
In his words:
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“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.”
On November 17, 2023, Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini, welcomed their first child, a daughter called Amaris Esohe Ighodaro.
Since then, the artist has periodically given fans a peek into his fatherhood duties while frequently expressing happiness and thankfulness for his expanding family.