Nigerian singer Oludipe David, popularly known as Spyro, has opened up about his battle with the fear of failure and the lasting impact of his father’s harsh words during his childhood.
Spyro shared that his father was often strict and frequently used negative language when trying to correct him.
He revealed that over time, this caused him to internalize fear and, at one point, believe that he was indeed “a failure.”
Spyro opened up about his struggles with poor academic performance in secondary school and the doubts he faced regarding his ability to complete his university degree, all stemming from the psychological effects of atychiphobia.
In a heartfelt interview with veteran media personality Frank Edoho, Spyro admitted that there was a time when he feared he would end up dying poor.
“I thought I was going to die broke. I always had this fear of failure. And my dad contributed to that. He took every opportunity he got to always tell me that I am a failure,” he recalled.
The music star said he was able to overcome his fear of failure after developing a personal relationship with God.
He also shared that he was on the verge of giving up on music and had already ventured into interior design before his breakthrough song ‘Who Is Your Guy’ went viral in 2022.
Spyro gained prominence after ‘Who Is Your Guy’ became an internet sensation. The remix with Tiwa Savage in 2023 solidified his stardom.
Later that year, the song won the Best Collaboration at the 16th Headies Awards.
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