Afrobeats singer Gabriel Oche Amanyi, popularly known as Terry G, has sparked conversations online after linking poor parental upbringing to the struggles faced by many Nigerians.
The Akpako Master argued that negative declarations from parents often damage a child’s self-esteem, leaving lasting effects that extend into adulthood.
In a post on his official X account, Terry G explained that many Nigerians unknowingly carry the weight of these childhood experiences, which he believes keeps them trapped in failure.
“Our Nigerian parents really do many of us strong thing. The point I’m making is this: when you come under my post saying you’ll never make it, that’s not really you speaking, it’s the voice of what you grew up hearing at home,” he wrote.
According to him, discouraging words like “you can’t do this, you can’t do that” are often inherited from parents and repeated unconsciously.
“Now you see you’ve carried that same energy into adulthood, and that’s why many are stuck in failure. It’s time to break that cycle. It’s time to change that mindset,” he added.
His comments have resonated with many social media users, sparking discussions about generational patterns, mental health, and the importance of positive reinforcement in Nigerian homes.
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