Full interview with Emeka Ike’s son: ‘I’m scared I’ll end up like my father. He said he'll crush me’

The actor, Emeka Ike’s first son Micheal joins me and his mother to tell his story about growing up under a dad he calls abusive, being told his mother was a drug addict, and being threatened and cursed by his father. He tells me his greatest fear and apologised to his mum.

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[AlfredblessingTv]

Michael ike, i hope you get to see my comment.. I also experienced the same you went through, my mum went through the same in my dads hand.. Hers was even worse because she didn't have any education and job, so she had to endure the hardship until I graduated from the university.. God blessed me, I took my mum out of that house and set her up, my dad still goes around talking and stalking her but from afar.. My mum is happy now, she is finer.. Although my siblings and I forgave our dad already but we kept him at armslenght but still extend to him we never we have.. God will help you Michael.. The wisdom you ll need, God will give to you.. Don't worry about all the cause you father said, they will never come to pass, just be prayerful.. I remember all the causes my dad laid on me too and none never came to pass because God saw our suffering and he blessed my siblings and I... I hope your mum get to see this comment too, I really understand what she went through because my mum went through similar event.. She is indeed a fighter

[MalcanniPlus]

We the parents should be the ones apologizing... Damn! This hit home!

[PM-gpoy]

Coming on this show is the best decision this woman and her son have made in relation to this issue, i am so happy that Emeka Ike has been exposed for the abusive demon that he is.

[baani]

Dear Nigerians, please provide this woman and her children the support. You have the money to support them through therapy. Thank God she is still alive. We shouldn’t forget the gospel singer who died. Help them now.
Woman you are strong. God grant you and your children Peace.
Coercive control is evident in most African marriages which has been normalised but it is not accepted.

[ichechiekakumute]

How the son sounds more mature than his father 😢
Age is truly a number.

[sinmiloluwaomole]

I see quite a number of men and few women bashing this woman, son and Chude. You see, the problem with many Africans is that our humanity has been fractured under the guise of culture. If people are dying whether via threats or reputation damage when they didn't call for it, shouldn't they speak up? Where is our conscience? And if this lady had died like some other people, we will come out again and say why didn't she speak up. Let's stop this evil people. Just stop it already! So much lesson to be learned not just from this clip of the interview, but also from reading through the comments here: the mindset and point of view of potential spouse is very important. Whoever exalts culture over Christ and humanity is a disaster waiting to happen, no matter how wealthy, famous, voluptuous, handsome or beautiful they look. #nuffsaid.

[lareinemedspa]

Shes really calm and relaxed saying all these. You are a strong woman. And i celebrate 🥳🥂 your strength

[jesusiscapable]

Children must be protected, please say no to childhood trauma .

[oge.blaquesparkle]

It's the way many people have tried to downplay the suffering of this woman and her children. There are many narcissistic and unkind people like Emeka Ike out there. They will never admit or acknowledge their wrongs. They are always correct. Everyone offends them, they never offend or hurt anyone. I wish this woman and her children healing and progress.

[nicoleedwin]

I can’t stop crying while watching this video. Micheal and his mom were telling my story. Sending prayers to the family. 🙏

[to]

I am reading some ignorant comments. Unless you have been or witnessed domestic violence, shut your mouth. The Nigerian gospel singer beaten to death by her husband not to long ago. How quick we forget. The same ignorant comment were the same ignorant comments that were made when the death of that woman was made known. This woman kept her silence until he ran his mouth. Now, we know what kind of a man is really was in the house. She is so detailed in her account. I wish her and her children the best. She needs to get a restraining order against him but then again Nigerian justice system is questionable.

[abigaelbetty]

Anyone who has not gone through narcissistic abuse can't understand what's going on here, narcissists are the worst people to date or marry, they'll turn your life upside down and takes years to rebuild your self worth again
Wishing the family the best

[lynettebailey]

What a handsome young man. Pls don’t let daddy’s anger destroy you. You are an adult you don’t need to copy his anger, free yourself so you don’t carry on that legacy in your future life.

[Yah-Izoa-Hakaboth]

I’m a Gadite living in North America. I randomly came across this. What’s holding this woman up is the LORD Himself! The Great High Priest has a beautiful plan for her and her children. The LORD will never leave us nor forsake us. What the enemy from the unseen world meant for bad. The Holy One of Israel will turn that thing right into good! Hallelujah!! 🙌🏾

Selah 🕎🕊💟

[amethystpod]

I've never cried listening to an interview and this one just made me break down. The pain this family has had to endure at the hands of a man who abdicated his role as husband and father, provider and protector. Left his family vulnerable and bleeding with fears of the future. It is painful. It really is. I pray with all my heart that the future shines down favourably for you and your kids, ma'am.

[dinubiankween]

Can we say just how beautiful this woman is?? May God bless her and give her healing.

[un]

Im here for two things.
1. Her dress is as beautiful as she is ❤
2. Michael is going to be an amazing young man! 🙌

[queengirl]

U go Micheal 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽…if your dad couldn’t protect and respect your mom then u show him u are the real man and be there for her

[nubianprincess]

His father and him are twins! It’s amazing. Same mannerisms when speaking. Wow it’s beautiful to see the resemblance but sad to see the disconnect they have 😢!

[newday]

I am crying
I am in tears
Father God
Remove the Scales
So that The Head of the House Can See what HE has done to HIS OWN CHILDREN
May God HEAL THIS FAMILY
IN THE MIGHTY NAME OF JESUS AMEN