“Having a child made me appreciate my parents more“ – Singer Johnny Drille

• Nigerian singer Johnny Drille, also known as John Ighodaro, has disclosed his thoughts on parenthood.

• The singer and his wife, Rima Tahini, welcomed their first child, Amaris Esohe Ighodaro, on November 17, 2023.

Nigerian singer John Ighodaro, popularly known as Johnny Drille, has shared his thoughts on fatherhood, calling it a deeply transformative experience.

Speaking in a recent interview with Dose Of Society, the Mavin Records artist reflected on how becoming a parent has changed his life and deepened his appreciation for his own parents.

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.

“Family has always been my support system. Every time I got overwhelmed by the world around me, I always run back to 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 that were able to nurture me, especially in a crazy world like this, and to be able to navigate the different aspects of life.”

Johnny Drille and his wife, Rima Tahini, welcomed their first child, a daughter named Amaris Esohe Ighodaro, on November 17, 2023. Since then, the singer has occasionally shared glimpses of fatherhood with fans, often expressing joy and gratitude for his growing family.