A father’s mysterious disappearance. A son’s unanswered questions. And now, a new generation asking the same painful question: “Where is Grandpa?”
For many Nigerians, family is everything. It is the foundation upon which we build our lives, our faith, and our identity. So imagine carrying the weight of not knowing where your father is — not for one year, not for five, but for 26 long, agonising years.
That is the reality gospel singer Lekan Remilekun* has been living with, and in a deeply moving interview on the *Talk to B podcast, he finally opened up about a pain he has carried quietly for more than two decades.
The Day His Father Disappeared
Lekan Remilekun, known for his powerful gospel music ministry, revealed that his father went missing approximately 26 years ago — and the family has received no credible word of his whereabouts since then.
No phone call. No letter. No closure.
For a young man navigating life, ministry, and purpose, the absence of a father figure is a wound that never fully closes. Many Nigerians understand this kind of silence — the kind that sits heavily at the dinner table during Christmas, at graduations, at weddings, and at every milestone where a father’s presence should be felt.
“Now My Children Are Asking Questions”
What makes Lekan’s story even more emotionally layered is the fact that the pain has now trickled down to the next generation.
His children — who have grown up hearing stories or perhaps sensing a gap in the family tree — have begun asking the question their father has never been able to answer:
“Where is Grandpa?”
Any parent will tell you: there are few things harder than looking into the innocent eyes of your child and not having the answer they deserve. For Lekan, this is not a hypothetical — it is his everyday reality.
Faith in the Middle of the Unknown
What is particularly striking about Lekan Remilekun’s story is that despite this profound personal pain, he has dedicated his life to gospel music — a ministry rooted in hope, healing, and trust in God.
Many Nigerians have found themselves in similar positions: praising God publicly while privately wrestling with situations that make no sense. It is a testament to the complexity of faith that one can minister to others about divine peace while personally waiting for answers that have not come.
As Nigerians often say — “e go be” — but what happens when years turn into decades and the waiting never seems to end?
A Story That Touches Many Nigerian Homes
Lekan’s story is not entirely uncommon in Nigeria. Thousands of families across the country have experienced the mysterious disappearance of loved ones — some due to circumstances never fully explained, others lost in periods of conflict, economic hardship, or simply the chaos of life in a vast, complex nation.
What makes his openness so powerful is the courage it takes to speak publicly about family trauma in a culture where many prefer to keep such matters behind closed doors. There is a quiet but growing conversation in Nigeria about mental health, unresolved grief, and the importance of acknowledging pain rather than suppressing it.
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Finding Strength to Keep Going
Despite the unanswered questions, Lekan Remilekun continues to minister, create music, and raise his family. His story is a reminder that:
– Unresolved pain does not disqualify you from purpose
– Asking difficult questions is not a sign of weak faith
– Generations carry wounds — but they can also carry healing
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Final Thoughts
In a society where men are often expected to “be strong”* and move on, Lekan Remilekun’s willingness to sit down on a podcast and say *”my father has been missing for 26 years, and it still hurts” is both brave and necessary.
His children deserve answers. He deserves closure. And while those answers may still be somewhere in the unknown, the conversation he has started is one that many Nigerian families quietly needed to hear.
If you or someone you know has experienced a similar family situation, remember — you are not alone, and your pain is valid.
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