By Fatherhood in Life isn’t just a role or a title it’s a full-time job with no leave days, no hazard allowance, and sometimes, no “thank you.”
From dodging potholes to paying school fees, from 5 a.m. alarms to 11 p.m. “I’m still on the way” calls yet our fathers show up Every day.
They may not say much.
They may not post about it.
But their presence is a loud, steady love.
👑The Silent Strength of Fatherhood
Fathers are not always celebrated for the quiet sacrifices they make:
Saying “I’m fine” when they’re not.
Giving up dreams so you can chase yours.
Showing up in ways that may not be loud, but are deeply consistent.
From the danfo-hopping dad in Agege to the tech-savvy baba in Lekki, Lagos fathers have mastered the delicate art of survival and provision even when the hustle is hustling them back.
Fatherhood Is Emotional Labour Too
Let’s not romanticize the struggle. Many fathers carry mental loads they don’t always unpack:
The fear of failing their family.
The anxiety of rising bills and falling currency.
The loneliness that sometimes comes with being “the rock.”
So today, we say: Dear Dad, it’s okay to rest. To feel. To speak.
Fatherhood doesn’t mean being unbreakable, it means being human, and still showing up.
📣 Let’s Clap for Daddy!
This Father’s Day is not restricted to a one day celebration; let’s go beyond socks and handshakes.
Call him.
Text him.
Pray for him.
Celebrate him publicly, not just when he “does something big.”
Because being a good father in a city like Lagos? That’s the real miracle.
To Every Father in Lagos and Beyond…
To the ones who stayed.
To the ones who returned.
To the father figures who stepped in.
To the ones still learning how to be better…
We see you.
We honor you.
And we say, thank you.
Happy Father’s Day, Lagos.
You are loved. You are valued. You are necessary.
With gratitude and softness,
Dear Lagosians 💙