Jim Iyke Reveals Why Single Mothers Can’t Raise A Man [Video]

Nollywood actor Jim Iyke claims that single mothers cannot raise boys into strong men without the guidance of a male figure.

Speaking in an interview with Okay 101.7 FM in Accra, Ghana, Iyke argued that women are naturally nurturing but lack the firmness needed to raise boys on their own.

According to him, a male presence is necessary in shaping boys into disciplined and resilient men.

He said, “A woman can’t raise a man. You can’t, you’re not built for it. A single mother cannot raise a man properly.

“You need a male influence, go get your brother that’s doing well or your father or even any man that you trust. There has to be a male presence in it.”

Jin Iyke explained that while women excel at showing love and care, boys also need firm discipline to avoid growing up weak.

“Because women are naturally built to nurture, to love. And then what you’re going to raise is a very weak man? He is going to be everything like the men that left you.

“You need somebody that would discipline him, tell him ‘No’ as often times as possible, and put him in the grind,” he said

To back up his argument, the actor shared a personal story about his four-year-old son during a family holiday in the south of France.

According to him, his son, who isn’t very good at football, was bullied by some white kids who refused to let him leave with his own ball.

“My son is a horrible footballer. I don’t know what gave him the idea because he’s half black, he can’t play football.

“So they dribbled the hell out of my son. He got sick of being dribbled, and he went to grab the ball. It was his ball.

“Now the white kids don’t want him to leave with the ball. There was a scuffle,” the actor recounted.

He said his son eventually returned to face the boys, fought them off, and reclaimed his ball.

Iyke said that moment made him proud because it showed his son had learned to stand up for himself.

“I didn’t even act like I knew him. I didn’t even turn. So he dragged my shorts… She was from the corner of my eye rushing.

“That is the natural propensity of a woman to go aid him. And I told her, Don’t you dare come near him.

“This is a conversation between two men. Go back to what you’re doing,” Iyke said.

“So he went back and won a shoot, four against one… He went in there, kicked some ass real quick, pushed down the biggest kid, grabbed his ball and started coming back.

“Now the parent got up and… your kids took my son’s ball. You didn’t lift a finger. Now he’s gone back for war and took his ball back.

“And then now you’re coming. I’ve never been more proud of him then, but that was the spoken understanding between us,” he narrated.

The actor said the experience highlights why fathers or strong male figures are essential in raising boys.

“I’m not here to help you. I’m here to guide you. I’m here to protect you.

“I’m here to provide for you. The rest, you figure it out by yourself. And that’s what makes tough kids. That’s my idea of leadership,” Iyke added.

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KanyiDaily recalls that Jim Iyke recently poured his heart out to his colleague Kate Henshaw, blending humour, nostalgia, and admiration.