Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji has shared a message on fatherhood.
While sharing a video of himself bathing and caring for his triplets, he said fatherhood isn’t about being perfect, but about being present.
He said every bath, smile, and little cry is a reminder that these moments won’t last forever. Lateef added that supporting their mother, loving on his children, and showing them every single day is one of the greatest privileges of his life.
“Fatherhood isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being present.
Every bath, every smile, every little cry is a reminder that these moments won’t last forever. Supporting their mother, loving my children, and showing up every single day is one of the greatest privileges of my life.
To my wife, thank you for all you do.
To my beautiful babies, Rahman, Raheem and Rakeeb, your dad will always be here”.
Reflecting on his newfound life, he revealed that the past weeks had changed him forever. He said he has held greatness in his arms three times over, adding that watching his wife become a mother and himself become a father is a feeling that he can’t put into words.
While celebrating his first Eid as a father, the father of three, said he prayed for days like this, endured difficult nights and never lost faith. Lateef said his triplets are here to prove to him that Allah does answer prayers.
At the 12th edition of the AMVCA in May, Lateef’s movie Lisabi won Best Indigenous Language Film (West Africa) and Best Makeup. While receiving his award, he dedicated it to his wife, who has given him three children.
Lateef had reacted to a strong warning from a man, who advised him to stop allowing people to carry his babies, as they aren’t museum items to be touched. The actor appreciated his words, letting him know that he had taken his advice.
The birth of their triplets is undoubtedly a good news as the couple have been bullied for not having a child.
In an interview with Morayo Afolabi, Lateef opened up about his wife’s pregnancy journey, revealing that he was shocked when he learnt they were expecting triplets; he had mixed feelings.
When asked whether he had stayed back for the babies’ delivery, Lateef said he hadn’t; he had been with her throughout. He said he was right there, saw it happen, and gave kudos to the woman.