Famous Nigerian singer, John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, who is now a father of one, has revealed that having a child has given him more reasons to appreciate his parents better for all the sacrifices and efforts they put in to raise him and his siblings.
Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini, welcomed their first baby, whom they named Amaris Esohe Ighodaro, on November 17, 2023.
In a recent interview with Dose Of Society, the “How Are You” crooner disclosed that he prioritises his family above every other thing, including his business and career. He said, “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.
Recounting the role his family played in his life and all they went through while growing up, he said his biggest dream now is to be able to give back to them and possibly take them around the world in a bit to appreciate them.
“Family has always been my support system. Every time I got overwhelmed by the world around me, I always ran back to my 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 who were able to nurture me, especially in a crazy world like this, and to be able to navigate the different aspects of life.”
