Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has stirred reactions on social media after he opined that a father is the only man who prays and genuinely wants his children to succeed more than he did in life.
The actor made this known during a recent podcast show where he shared his candid opinion about success in life.
According to Jim Iyke, only a father genuinely wants betterment for their children while removing other male figures like relatives, friends, and others.
He said: “The only man on earth that wants to see you succeed more than him in this life is not your best friend, brother, or relative; it is your father. The only man that is comfortable in this life, that prays it as a prayer is your father,”
Jim Iyke’s statement has however garnered mixed reactions from many who agreed with him, while others cited examples of fathers who failed the premises.
Reaction trailing Jim Iyke Posts:
thefoodnetworknig2 said: “I have heard a father say he doesn’t want his children to be better than him in life and his friends agreed with him! Anyone can desire to see you succeed, no formula!”
wendy_adammaaaaa noted: “Your parents are people who look at your success without envyyt$.”
mrucee_official noted: “God bless all fathers, we will continue preaching until fathers get their flowers .”
lazerclothings stated: “Speak for yourself, hearing things like this makes people more mean to each other, and makes them lose interest in rendering help..”
wale_astro quizzed: “Who comes to be Mohbad papa??”
[newtelegraphng]