Mr Loverboy, singer Anknown Prosper has left fans shocked after making a brutally honest confession of how he denied his own child for years until 3 months ago when he accepted responsibility and started loving her.
While appearing on NRG Radio’s NRG Ignition with Mr Henrie, the “Mutima” hitmaker admitted that becoming a dad didn’t come naturally to him.
“I wasn’t ready for fatherhood, I just started loving and accepting my child 3 months ago,” he revealed.
The statement has since gone viral, with many social media users relating to the reality behind his words.
Anknown Prosper, known for emotional songs like Tonerabira, Doctor, Radio Call and Taata, didn’t try to sugarcoat his experience. Instead, he openly spoke about the struggle of stepping into fatherhood while still figuring out life, music and personal responsibilities.
For many fans, the confession shocked the, as people pointed out that his story reflects what many young parents go through especially when a child comes unexpectedly. The pressure, confusion and emotional distance are things many don’t talk about publicly.
Admitting that he only recently started bonding with his child has been seen by many as a sign of growth rather than failure. Instead of pretending to be a “perfect dad,” the singer chose honesty and that’s what is winning him respect.
Now fans are saying this could even influence his music going forward, especially given his history of touching on deep, emotional themes.
Watch the confession below:
“I wasnt ready for Fatherhood, i just started loving and accepting my chid 3 months ago.”@AnknownProsper talks about his latest experience as a father on #nrgignition live @nrgradioug #NRGIgnition #mrhenrie pic.twitter.com/8vwFgxcTsL
— Mr Henrie (@MrHenrie_) March 23, 2026
