Uche Edochie, one of the sons of renowned Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has described how he and his siblings hated their father as children.

Uche stated that they mistakenly despised their father’s rigid and firm lifestyle, which he said was intended to add value to their lives, in a post on his Instagram page honoring the 76th birthday of his father.

According to Uche, who described his father as a strict man who made sure his kids succeeded:

Isn’t it funny how we felt the exact opposite way when we were growing up? Back then, we hated our dads because they wouldn’t allow us to endanger our careers and lives in the name of having fun.

We thought they were the problem, and we grew up to realise that we were the problem and we needed our asses kicked. Thanks for kicking my ass when you had to, dad. I’m glad I grew up in the 70s and 80s and had a solid father like you to raise me.

A very happy birthday to my dad, who turns 76 today. Thanks for everything, pops. You are the best father a man can wish for. I hope you have a super wonderful day. I love you.