Former BBNaija All Stars contestant, Pere Egbi, has offered a glimpse into his early life by recounting the enduring absence of his father from his upbringing. Pere, a former US military officer, shared these personal details during a recent interview with the renowned TV and radio personality, Hero Daniels.
Pere opened up about the heart-wrenching reality of his father's departure from the family when he was a mere four years old, with his younger sister being just three at the time. Despite this absence, Pere spoke of the significant impact of other male figures within the family who stepped into the fatherly role, providing him with the guidance and support he needed. This profound influence is one of the reasons why he strongly identifies with his mother's roots in Bayelsa.
In his own words, Pere said, “I like to say I’m from Bayelsa State because my mum is from Bayelsa. My dad, however, is from Delta State. My father has never been a part of my life at all.
He left when I was about 4, and my younger sister was 3. He used to live in America before I was born. He came from America and married my mum, and then went back to America. A bunch of things happened, and my parents ended up separating. So, I was raised only practically by my mother.
I’m the first child and the only boy. My mum was the only one who did everything to make sure we had shelter, good education. She paid our school fees from kindergarten to secondary school. And then, I left Nigeria for the United States to do a nursing degree.
But before that, I joined the US military and served for six years. After serving, I came out and started my degree. I grew up in Warri because that was where I was born.”