AfroGist: 16 People Share The Things They Wish They Could Tell Their Mothers…But Can’t

As great as mothers are, there are certain things they must never know. At least, not at that time. That list gets longer when it’s an African mother. I know you get the gist.

On this episode of AfroGist, we had our contributors tell us those things they’ve always wanted to tell their mothers but just couldn’t.

Tuck in. It’s about to be a ride.

‘My mum shouts a lot. Sometimes, I just wish I could tell her, “You shout too much.” Unfortunately, I ended up getting the trait.’

Sweet girl 15(F)
Benin City, Nigeria

‘I was the one who sold your gold necklace. I wanted to tell you after but when I saw your reaction… I was scammed at ring road (I still believe it was juju). Don’t worry I will buy another for you’

Peter (M)
Benin

‘I am not a virgin…🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼🏃🏼.

I am sorry I let you down, you and dad brought us up with the principles of God.

But don’t worry I have stopped all sexual activities.’

Yumi (F)
Owerri

‘She sometimes says that among all her children, I am the one who doesn’t feel pity for her, the one who doesn’t care. I’ve always wanted to tell her that although “I love you” doesn’t come out of my mouth and I find it hard to say ‘I’m sorry” even when I know I’m wrong, I love and care for her the most. I feel for her deeply more than anyone I know and even the thought of her getting hurt makes me cry. I know what she has done and all that she has sacrificed for me and I plan on repaying everything in good time because I’m grateful. I’m just not good at expressing my emotions. She has her shortcomings but she is the best mother that I could ever ask for.’

Bianca(F)
Nigeria

‘Lol, she usually says all that we do to her (my siblings and I) that we should wait for our turn, I want to always reply her, “My children will do me nothing” . My sister is more open minded. She once told her that she comes from old generation and that we are in new generation, it hurts her each time she hears that 😌’

Ada(F)
Nigeria

‘Come back to life, I have so much to tell you.’

Anonym(F)
Nigeria

‘Mum, I am no longer a virgin and I’m not as spiritual as you want me to be.’

Lol(F)
Benin, Nigeria

‘How can you tell me that you wish I was not your daughter? Do you think I’m happy that you’re my mother?? 😒’

Mandy4-21👩‍❤️‍👩🌈(F)
Lagos

‘Mummy I want to drop out of school, I am tired. School in your days and school in my days is different.

I even ate my school fees join.’

Tizzy(M)
Queens

‘Daddy tried to bring a girl when you travelled for work but we refused. After the whole drama, he sent us 15k each not to tell you.’

Kalako(PNS)
Ghana

‘I sometimes pray I should die before you. Lol..I know if I tell you, you’ll get angry and probably even slap me. But I honestly can’t picture a life without you. And with each passing day, I’m reminded daily of how old you’re getting, it really really scares me.’

Corny32🔥(F)
Lagos

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‘Sometimes, you make me hate you. But then I feel guilty for even doing so. You’ve instilled so much fear and self doubt in me and now that I’m grown, you want to play the good mother card. That you don’t know where all my low self esteem came from.

Yes mum, sometimes I really want to scream I hate you.’

Cobby👩🏽‍🍳(F)
Nigeria

‘I lied when I said I travelled for a job interview in Lagos. I went on a baecation. I was dying of boredom during the covid.

I know it was risky but I had to.’

Kome(F)
Warri

‘Mummy.. I like blowjob o 😗

I’m not the good daughter I pretend to be. I like D…no b my fault 🚶‍♀️’

Lovett(F)
Abuja