Popular nollywood actress and content creator Kemi Ikuseedun has opened up about her deep regret over how she treated her late mother’s homemade meals during her school days, revealing painful memories that have left her struggling with self-forgiveness years after her mother’s passing.
In an emotional video that has touched many hearts online, Kemi shared how her mother gave birth to her close to age 40 and always prepared special pounded yam and marugbo for Queen’s College visiting days. While other parents brought snacks from big restaurants, Kemi said she felt ashamed of her mother’s traditional efforts and would even throw the food away.
“My mom gave birth to me when she was close to 40 years old. I craved a lot of people’s mothers and I really regret it.”
Kemi described the contrast she felt as a young student:
“In Queen’s college, we used to have visiting days where the parents would come and bring food. My mother would bring pounded yam and marugbo… I used to feel like my mum was tarnishing my reputation but I realize now that I was just so stupid.”
The actress explained how her perspective changed dramatically after losing her mother in 2024.
“My mom passed in 2024 and since then, I’ve been thinking of all the times I would throw her food away. I wish I could get all those meals back. I don’t know if I’ll ever forgive myself.”
Her raw confession has resonated deeply with many who have lost parents, reminding viewers of the often-unappreciated sacrifices mothers make and the irreversible nature of time.
Kemi’s story highlights a common youthful ingratitude that many only recognise too late, turning her personal pain into a powerful lesson on cherishing loved ones while they are still here.