Our parent’s generation didn’t support their children’s talents – Phyno

• Phyno Reveals why parents of the new generation are more supportive of their children’s talent, no matter how odd
• He contrasted the two eras, highlighting how children in the past were often punished for pursuing their passions.

Nigerian rapper, Phyno has shared his thoughts on the changing dynamics between parents and children when it comes to supporting their talents.

In an interview on the ‘In My Opinion‘ Podcast, Phyno contrasted the past and present, highlighting the growth in parental encouragement.

Phyno recalled his own experiences, noting that his parents initially didn’t support his musical dreams. However, he acknowledged that today’s parents are more receptive and nurturing towards their children’s passions, whether in music, sports, or other areas.

The rapper emphasized the differences between the two eras, pointing out that in the past, children were often punished for pursuing their interests. But now,  modern parents recognize and celebrate their children’s unique talents, providing support and resources to help them develop their skills.

He said:

“My parents didn’t support my career when I first started. It’s different now.

“I think the generation after my parents understands what it means to support their children’s talent and knows that there is something special about a child who loves music, or a child who loves to play ball.

“Then, when parents come home and see you playing ball, they beat you and seize the ball and give you punishment. You understand me?

“I’m just trying to say that era and this era are different. Now any father who sees his son can play ball and enrols him in an academy. Some, at 1 year old already buy you a ball and say you must play ball like Neymar.

“Different generations, you know and I also don’t blame my parents. I’m sure that the money in music now was never in music then. They also look at people who did music back then as useless people. As people who just wanted to carry dreadlocks and walk around. But now everyone sees the talent and a gift to be shared to the world, and shout-out to this era of parents.”