Key Points:
- Bucci Franklin says dad stayed away through his early years. He warns boys drift fast without men to guide.
- The actor recalls beer, smokes, and girls at thirteen. He says friends lured him deep into wild street life.
- He hails his mum, Mrs Joy, for strong care. He forgives his dad and moves on with peace.
Bucci Franklin has told a raw part of his life. He says life without a dad pushed him toward harm. The star spoke on the WithChude podcast this week.
He says his dad lived, yet stayed far away. That gap left him open to vice and street pulls. He adds that boys need men to learn firm rules.
Childhood pain and risky teen years
Franklin says he lost his way quite young in life. The actor lists girls, smokes, and beer as early sins. He says he came home drunk and felt no shame. Friends cheered him on and swelled that bad path.
Why father figures still matter
The actor sends deep praise to single mums like his. He still warns that boys crave men for hard talks. Then he says, “You need a man in your life.” Later on, he calls the task hard for an Igbo boy.
Mum’s steady love and a calm heart
The star credits his mum, Mrs Joy, for his growth. He says, “The man I am today is due to her.” She worked hard and kept him from a full crash. He learned to own his name and drop old rage.
Franklin now feels calm when he sees his dad.
He says;
“My dad is good, but he was not in the picture. Now I see him for the man that he is, not for the man that he was. And I have also forgiven him. Nobody is perfect. I do not pray to be such a man, but maybe I would have done worse if I were in his shoes”.
Recent Nollywood family drama, like May Yul-Edochie’s defamation suit, trends now.
Gender talk also grows with Qing Madi’s industry plea.
See Video⬇️
