Nollywood actor Temisan Emmanuel Ahwieh, popularly known as Taymesan, has opened up about the profound rejection he faced during his teenage years. In a candid revelation, Taymesan shared that his parents were teenage lovers who separated after he was born, which led to his upbringing by his grandmother. Even when his father reentered his life at a later point, Taymesan felt the sting of rejection as his father prioritized his new wife and family over him.
This personal revelation came to light during the latest episode of Taymesan’s podcast, “Tea With Tay,” where he delved into his experiences and emotions. He stated, “My dad and mum were teenage lovers. They had me early. So, my granny had to raise me. My dad tried at some point. But the only time that he chose me, somebody got in the way. His new wife.”
The actor went on to express the depth of the rejection he felt, stating that he believed his father had chosen his wife over him, a sentiment that still holds true today. Taymesan revealed, “I felt rejection on the highest level. I felt that my dad chose his wife over me and has chosen her till today. And his new family.”
While he initially sought success to prove his detractors wrong, Taymesan shared that reaching stardom didn’t fully heal the wounds of rejection. He recognized that a significant amount of emotional damage had been inflicted upon him, leading him to turn to faith for healing. “So much damage has been done. So, I started asking God to heal me,” he revealed.