Singer Spyro has acknowledged that his success is a result to his mother’s persistent sacrifices and support.
Spyro recently gave a reflection on his journey—from his challenging upbringing to his present accomplishments—during an interview on the Just Chude podcast.
He revealed that his mother had to shoulder the financial burden when his father refused to pay his tuition because of his subpar academic performance.
Spyro emphasized his mother’s unceasing attempts to support him and his siblings, stating that she had to put in a lot of effort to see the results of her labor.
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He emphasized that his mother’s sacrifices serve as a constant motivation for him to succeed, saying her dedication and support have driven him to work hard and achieve his goals.
“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.
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“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.”
Spyro also discussed his complicated relationship with his father, who he felt was too stern and disciplinarian.
He confessed that their relationship was affected by his father’s financial withdrawal and high-handedness, leading him to question their bond at times.
“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.
