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Former Big Brother Naija housemate Chibuzor Iyele, popularly known as Hermes, has opened up about his difficult childhood and the emotional scars of growing up without his mother.
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Speaking in a heartfelt interview on WithChude, the reality star recounted how his mother walked away from the family after his father lost his job and they were forced to move into an uncompleted building.
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“When things got bad, we moved into an uncompleted building. My mum didn’t want to come with us, so she left that night and didn’t return for seven years,” Hermes said.
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He revealed that his father, a former UNICEF employee, struggled to make ends meet after losing his job. Despite the financial hardship, Hermes said his father’s love and strength kept the family together.
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“My dad raised us with love, and that’s why I still have love for my mum today. Their marriage wasn’t happy, and maybe she just did what she had to do,” he added.
Notably, Hermes got the attention and love of his fans during and after his time on the show for how he cared for his mother, who had special needs before her tragic passing in 2024.
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