Big Brother Naija former housemate, Seyi Awolowo has opened up about his challenges while growing up.
in an interview with media personality, Chude Jideonwo, Seyi spoke about being disowned by his father multiple times and his tumultuous upbringing in a polygamous home.
Seyi who also doubles as an actor is the grandson of the late nationalist, Chief Obafemi Awolowo. He claimed his father got married to three wives and kept detailed files on each of his children. He also added that his father wrote letters to cut off his children, reducing their identities to mere names on a list.
When asked if he considered this treatment abusive, Seyi said yes. However, he spoke about a positive chapter of his life, detailing how he met his wife at a wedding through mutual friends and got married in 2020. He reminisced: “I met her with a group of friends at a wedding. You know, normally that time I was in the world.”
Seyi also addressed his controversial comments about girls during his appearance on the BBNaija Season 8-themed All-Stars in 2023. He also spoke about his controversial comments and altercations with fellow housemates, Tacha and Ilebaye.
As he rightly did after his eviction on the show, Seyi expressed remorse and disclosed apologising to Ilebaye and his willingness to make amends.
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