Former Big Brother Naija contestant, Seyi Awolowo, recently opened up about his challenging childhood experiences in an interview with Chude Jideonwo.
He revealed that his father, a polygamist, had disowned him on multiple occasions, causing emotional distress and uncertainty.
Seyi, who is the grandson of the late prominent Nigerian statesman, Obafemi Awolowo, shared that his father maintained a detailed record of each child’s actions, creating a sense of scrutiny and pressure.
He spoke candidly about the difficulties of growing up in a polygamous family, where he faced rejection and judgment from his father.
He said,
“My father disowned me a couple of times. Not just me, a couple of us because my father married three wives.
“My father wrote letters to cut off his children, reducing our identities to mere names on a list. We all have files. ‘As of right now, your name is just Seyi, full stop”.
