“When Tunde was small and plays Chess, I usually pack everything away from him cos I sent him to school and not to play chess but I didn’t know Chess would make him popular” - Tunde Onakoya’s dad

My dad always tore my sketch book Anytime he saw me drawing This is how African parents are

Omohh, why na ??

Nigerian parents can be enemies of progress to what they don't understand.

It’s actually the same thing for many Nigerians out there. Many parent k!lled their children dream.

Nigerian parent need to see this, especially my dad. My brother was a good dancer but he stopped him from dancing

First son : footballer Second son : Musician First daughter: lawyer

No be you go decide Wetin dem go do.

Parents intentions are usually genuine towards their kids.

Trekking from yaba to national stadium for under 14 tournaments after acting like we were going for summer lessons. This is true 100%. We were always scared but chess had a special place in our hearts as kids🤭🥂

A lot of young dreams and aspirations have been shattered by this same mindset. But let’s not get it wrong, no father means harm to their children but sometimes they need to allow children follow their dreams. Yet, watch them closely so they don’t derail entirely & still stay focused in life