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EP 196 · IN OTHER NEWS

Spyro Says His Father Doubted Him and Called Him a Failure, He Has Now Disowned Him and Changed His Surname.

In other news, Spyro is opening up about the painful words he grew up hearing from his father, but apparently, the family drama didn’t end there. From childhood doubts to a reported surname-change mission, this story has taken a rather unexpected turn.

Edgar Eriakha
Published 16 Sept 2026 · 2 min read
satire
Close-up of Spyro in a white sweater, looking serious.

In other news, Spyro has opened up about a painful chapter of his life, and the fallout has reportedly led to a permanent break in his family.

The singer recently revealed that his own father used negative words against him while he was growing up.

"My own father used negative words against me. He would say he doubted if I could make it, and it was terrible. I felt like a failure because there was no positivity to build from. Honestly, I never thought I'd come this far."

He said.

(feeling sad like Tiwa Savage)

He explained that the lack of encouragement made him question his future and his talent.

Without a positive foundation to build on, he struggled with self-doubt for years before finally finding his footing in the music industry.

 (shakes head like Charly Boy)

But here is what the blogs did not tell you.

The real reason Spyro has reportedly disowned his father and changed his surname is not because of the years of doubt. It is because his father recently gave an interview claiming he was the one who "discovered" Spyro's talent and pushed him toward music. Spyro was so furious that he went to the nearest court and started asking about the process for a name change. He has not spoken to his father since.

Geh Geh advised children from a poor background. Read here: Geh Geh Says Poor Man's Child Can't Compete With Wizkid and Ochacho's Sons, While Secretly Training His Own Son to Compete. Listen to my podcast. Why Am I Still Single? Available right here on checkedgar.com.

Spyro wearing sunglasses and a patterned headscarf poses in a green jacket.

Source: Spyro's manager, Chinedu Becca, who saw the interview and heard him say, "He doubted me then. He cannot claim me now."

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