Barry Showkey, son of Fuji music pioneer Sikiru Ayinde Barrister, has opened up about the deep sense of loss he felt when his father passed away 14 years ago.
Speaking as a guest on The Teju Babyface Podcast, Barry Showkey described his father’s death as a devastating shock, despite his prolonged illness and multiple hospital visits across India, London, and Germany.
“He was sick for a while and spent almost two to three years on a sickbed before he passed away at the age of 62 on September 16, 2010. At the time, I felt like the world had ended,” he said. “But he always told me while he was alive not to depend on him or live in his shadow. He advised me to focus on what I do, and those words have stayed with me ever since. That’s why I always put my focus on God.”
Barry Showkey also reflected on the harsh realities of life after losing a loved one, especially in the Nigerian entertainment industry. (TheNation)