Popular Nigerian singer Seyi Shay has spoken out against the dangerous narrative that diminishes the importance of men, especially fathers, in the upbringing of girls. On The Honest Bunch podcast, she stressed that having a father figure contributes significantly to a girlchild’s stability, values, and access to quality education. According to her, this false narrative only serves to deepen divisions and produce broken homes.
The 39-year-old music star emphasized that women raised with a father figure tend to make wiser choices in relationships and friendships. She described the claim that “men are not important” as a harmful agenda aimed at creating more lost and vulnerable individuals in society. For Seyi Shay, strong family foundations remain essential for nurturing balanced and resilient children.
Reflecting on her own journey, Seyi Shay shared that she is grateful to be raising her daughter now, with the wisdom and experience to guide her better than she was guided in her youth. She aims to ensure her child avoids the mistakes she made around men and friendships, fostering a healthier upbringing for the next generation.
