Author: kayode amuda

Nigerian singer/songwriter, Spyro has disclosed that his dad stopped paying his tuition fee because his grades were poor, which affected their relationship.

He explained that his father was a disciplinarian who stopped paying his fees because he was not doing well in school.

The singer disclosed this during an interview with Chude Jideonwo.

Speaking about his relationship with his father who is a pastor, the ‘Only Fine Girl’ hitmaker said his mother took up the responsibility and struggled to see him through school.

The 33-year-old singer said “I felt like my dad hated me,” adding that it affected their relationship.

“When I was younger, I wasn’t doing well in school and my dad pulled back and withdrew from paying my school fees.

“Sometimes I would even ask my mum if she is sure that he is my father. He was just too high-handed. I guess it was because he is a pastor and you know the way pastors are with their kids,” he said.

Popular Nigerian singer, Spyro has spoken up on his childhood experience as the son of a pastor.

In a recent interview on the Just Chude podcast, he shared both the challenges and benefits of his strict religious upbringing.

Spryro described his childhood as difficult, with mandatory church attendance and Bible study sessions, which sometimes felt forced.

He recalled morning devotions being held at inconvenient times, leading to feelings of resentment towards God.

However, upon entering university, Spryro saw it as an opportunity for freedom and escape from his daily routine.

Despite this, he acknowledged the positive impact of his upbringing, crediting his parents’ teachings and fear of God for shaping his values and behavior.

Spryro emphasized that the fear of God has remained in him, influencing his decisions and actions even in his adult life.

He attributes his choices, such as not smoking or drinking, to this fear of God, which he believes has been beneficial to him.