“I was raised by my dad. My parents separated when I was just 2 years old, and my mum left.

“I was raised by my dad. My parents separated when I was just 2 years old, and my mum left.

I was raised by my dad. My parents separated when I was just 2 years old, and my mum left.

My dad became both mother and father. He would carry me to school, cook for me, plait my hair, he did everything.

I remember one time in school, they said we needed ‘Mother’s contribution’ for an event. I crîed because I didn’t have a mum there. My dad wîped my tears and said, ‘Don’t worry, I will be your mummy too.’

That day, he showed up at school and paid everything. Even the teachers were shócked.

Everything I am today, it’s because of him. I love my dad with all my heart.” — Bimbo Ademoye