Veteran singer, Bright Chimezie, has shared insights into his early music career and his family’s reaction when he first appeared on television.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, Chimezie revealed that his father, a reverend, had no idea he would be on TV, noting that secular music was considered taboo in their home.

The highlife legend, who once worked with the paramilitary and customs before fully embracing music, said those experiences built his resilience and contributed greatly to his success in the entertainment industry.

“My father didn’t even know I was going to appear on television because back then it was a taboo,” he explained, noting that children from such families were expected to sing only hymns or Christian songs.

Recalling the experience, he added, “I was afraid they were going to scold me. So I came up and dished the song very well to the admiration of a lot of people.”

Chimezie said his father’s eventual response came as a surprise: “My father was proud.” (The Nation)