Nollywood actress and filmmaker Mercy Aigbe has taken to social media to urge parents to prioritize the well-being of their children over personal conflicts, as she shared a fan’s heartfelt struggle with his baby mama. The message she received from the man, who had been dealing with co-parenting challenges, resonated deeply with her and inspired her to use her platform to address the issue. The mother of two revealed how the man had spent a significant amount of money on his child and the baby mama, but despite his efforts, he faced frustration due to the lack of accountability from the mother of his child.
In her post, Mercy Aigbe shared the emotional message from the man, who disclosed that he had spent over ₦20 million on his baby mama and child within a span of just five months. Despite his financial contributions, he expressed disappointment and dismay at the lack of responsibility and accountability from the baby mama, which led to feelings of frustration and helplessness. According to the message, the man had withheld financial support since January 11, which resulted in his child running out of food by January 30, nearly a month and a half later. The situation highlighted the ongoing struggles that many parents face when navigating co-parenting dynamics, especially when one party feels the other is not fulfilling their obligations.
The man went on to explain how watching Mercy Aigbe’s recent movie, *Ada Omo Daddy*, had a profound impact on him. He revealed that a particular scene in the film, where Mr. Bankole handed Pero over to Charles Okafor, moved him to tears. The emotional experience from the film seemed to provide him with a sense of clarity, and he expressed how deeply the movie resonated with his own struggles. "It made me weep at the scene where Mr. Bankole handed Pero over to Charles Okafor. It broke my heart and I wept fa," he shared, further elaborating how the movie’s message helped him reflect on his situation. The man admitted that despite his challenges, he still desired to take care of his child, but his baby mama’s actions had made it difficult for him to do so.
Determined to do right by his child, he mentioned that he would “dust everything off” and continue his efforts after undergoing a DNA test, which he was planning to do. He expressed his gratitude for the movie, noting that it was “for me” and thanked Mercy Aigbe for creating such an impactful film. His heartfelt message spoke to the pain and struggle many parents experience when attempting to co-parent, particularly when one side feels unsupported or neglected.
Reacting to the emotional message, Mercy Aigbe responded with words of encouragement for parents everywhere, urging them to focus on what truly matters: the welfare of their children. In her reply, she emphasized the importance of setting aside differences and personal issues in order to prioritize the children’s needs. She wrote, “Parents really need to do better. How about setting differences aside and focusing on the well-being and what’s best for the kids?” Her message called for a collective effort to ensure that children are always put first, regardless of the challenges that may arise between parents. The actress used her platform to spread this important message, hoping it would inspire others to reflect on their own co-parenting relationships and take positive steps to improve them for the sake of their children.
