Nollywood actor Charles Inojie has sparked widespread emotional reactions online after opening up about his challenging family upbringing. In a candid interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, the actor, known for his comedic roles, revealed that he lived with his biological father for only eight months during his childhood.
Family Conflict and Rejection
Inojie disclosed that the brief period of cohabitation with his father was fraught with constant conflict and rejection. According to him, his stepmother issued an ultimatum that forced his father to choose between her and his son.
“In all my life, I’ve only lived with my father for eight months as his child. From the moment I moved in, it was trouble every single day. My stepmother told my father to choose between me and her, and he chose her,” Inojie stated.
Stepmother's Reaction to University Admission
The actor also shared his stepmother's reaction when he gained admission into the university. Instead of supporting him, she allegedly insisted that he delay his education to wait for her own child, who was 18 years younger than him.
“When I finally got admission into the university, she insisted I should wait for her own child to grow so we could attend together—a child I’m 18 years older than,” he added.
Despite the challenges, Inojie expressed his love for his father.
Public Reactions
The video of Inojie's narration has garnered numerous reactions online:
- Boykhayc: “What kind of woman is that? Wait for 18 years for her own child? Shooöt me! lol.”
- tidimjones: “Send her a hard copy of your graduation picture every month to remind her that God is the greatest.”
- techSis_Ak: “Step-mothers be doing the most… In whatever you’re doing, pray to stay alive to train your children by yourself.”
- Sleekart: “This is the story of most like manner marriages in today’s contemporary African society. Every child (whether boy or girl) of a single parent is at the risk of this. We need to let love lead! The same child you despise today could be your saviour tomorrow.”
- _bigmanchi: “Some men really be dodoyo like how would a woman tell me what to do with my kids lol.”
- realestOgonX: “I just wish the woman would be alive to always look at him on tv, on the phone and in the face sometimes, just to see how crazy life could be.”
Charles Inojie Speaks on Domestic Violence
In a previous report, Legit.ng highlighted Inojie's campaign against domestic violence alongside actor Ali Nuhu. Inojie explained that he wanted to use his platform to change the culture of silence surrounding domestic violence, emphasizing the need to raise awareness through noise and collective action.
