I think it was Jim Valvano who gave
one of the greatest tribute quotes to
fathers. He said, ‘my father gave me
the greatest gift anyone could give
another person, he believed in me’.
Without much ado, we shall be taking
into account some of our biggest and
widely celebrated music icons whose
career successes have coasted off the
direct support, motivation and legacy
imprint provided by their fathers.
When we think of superstar act,
Davido, we can’t help but first
remember his background of sheer
wealth. It is also common knowledge
how capital intensive the business of
music can be, that would not have
amounted to anything without the
moral support he got from his father,
add that to some of the strict steps his
father had to take to bend him into
shape. The pop star was not shy to
share how his father ones got him
arrested.
Gifted rapper, Falz the bahd guy,
might not have had a dad in
entertainment or to bankroll his
musical career, but his dad was surely
a well-respected national icon. Those
who ran national affairs at the time of
his dad’s prime knew well enough to
not underestimate the power of his
intellect. Falz was brought up under
the tenets of a super man who wielded
such significance. Not only did his
father’s name open a few doors for
him he has also pursued his passion
with full torque and has become one
of the hottest contenders in his chosen
field – just like his dad was.
How can we forget Dr SID? His father
traversed the ranks of his professional
art to becoming one of the veteran
actors in the theatre and film
industry. Although he did not pursue
the exact same career path as his dad,
his father’s choice of profession was
not unconnected to the reason Dr Sid
dumped a career as a dentist for one
which truly brings him joy.
Finally, Don Jazzy. Don Jazzy of
course wasn’t self-motivated to
becoming the multiple award-winning
producer and most celebrated
entertainment businessman that he is
today. This dream he now deals was
made to come alive several years ago,
and on the backing of a man who
taught him to believe in the
impossible. Don Jazzy’s dad was the
president for the forum of artiste
managers and music marketers back
when. Now with the Mavins taking
centre stage in industry affairs
ranging from their artistes
prominence to music management
and the label’s general strategic
operations. The prolific producer ones
shared a highly inspirational message
he got from his dad even as an
accomplished artiste. We have no
doubt Don Jazzy obviously learned a
little more than just being a music top
dog.
How about fast rising pop sensation
Kiss Daniel who lost his dad a little to
soon but remembers how he got a call
around 12am the day after he
dropped his smash hit single WOJU to
predict that it was going to be a
hit….and from his lips to God’s ears.
We could go on and on but all in all
we are especially thankful for fathers;
for their simple yet powerful and
inestimable gift of sincere belief, and
the influential support they provide in
ensuring that we become nothing but
what we have dreamed. From the
evidence of the success stories already
told, we draw our conclusion without
any doubts whatsoever to saying that
fathers share in the value adding
process to how we progress with joy.
Nuff said people! Let’s fill our glasses
with some Johnnie Walker as we make
a toast to fathers who have helped us
pursue our dreams and goals,
ensuring that we #ProgressWithJoy!
Cheers!!!!
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