“My dad disowned me a couple of times…” reveals Seyi Awolowo

Obafemi Awolowo’s grandson Seyi Awolowo has talked candidly about his connection with his late father.

In a recent interview, the Bbnaija star revealed before his father passed away, he disowned him and some of his siblings multiple times.

“My dad disowned me a couple of times—not just me but a number of us. He would write us letters to let us know that we were cut off. We don’t even know the reasons why he disowned us at times. He told me, ‘Don’t worry, you are Awolowo’s grandchild; you have money.’ I had literally built a complete pitch and everything, a presentation about the money I needed,” he explained.

While admitting the difficulties of living in the shadow of his well-known grandfather, he also revealed conflicted views regarding his surname Awolowo.

He said, “I do not wish I had the Awolowo name, being in the shadows of my grandad has made me see that even if I was hungry for something if I did not have something to ginger me, I wouldn’t put in the effort. I think I know how to be comfortable in my comfort zone.”

“My dad is late, but my mum is still very much alive. My dad was a very unbreakable character in my life; his influence in my life put me in a mindset that I cannot take life for granted and I need to apply myself,” he added.

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