Nigerian singer, Terry Apala, has shared poignant details about his father’s absence throughout his life, revealing that the estranged parent returned only to pass away on the same day he visited. The “Apala” crooner recounted this emotional journey in an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo.
According to Terry Apala, his father played no part in his upbringing and was noticeably absent from his life. The artist disclosed, “My dad was not there for me. He was not there. He was just somewhere, living his life. I have no relationship with him at all.” The singer’s narrative sheds light on the complexities of family dynamics and the impact of parental absence.
Detailing the unexpected reunion with his father, Terry Apala shared that his dad returned after 17 years of abandonment. The reunion took place on the day the father visited their home, and tragically, it was also the day he passed away. Recalling the poignant moments, Terry Apala said, “The day I saw my dad was the day he was dying. He came all the way from Apapa to our house in Mushin.”
During the visit, the singer described a bittersweet encounter as his father expressed a desire to wait for Terry’s mother to return. The family members, aware of his presence, refrained from coming home that night. Terry Apala, his father, and their youngest sibling, Obi, spent the night together. The next morning, the artist woke up to the realization that his father had passed away, emphasizing the unexpected nature of the visit.
Reflecting on the situation, Terry Apala expressed mixed emotions, stating, “Even though I didn’t really feel bad because this man was not there, but, you know, you go pity person wey don die. So, that was the day I saw my dad last. From our house to mortuary.“