Renowned Highlife musician Kwabena Kwabena, has about his views on fatherhood, family dynamics, and the challenges men face in relationships. In a heartfelt conversation with the media, the musician shared insights into the complexities of family life and the role fathers play in their children's upbringing.He explained that sometimes, fathers are unfairly perceived as absent or uninvolved in their children’s lives.

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“If a father isn’t as present as expected, it’s often attributed to the mother. That’s what I was trying to convey,” he clarified.Reflecting on his own childhood, he explained, “There was a time when I didn’t really like my father, but as I grew older, I developed a personal relationship with him. It wasn’t that my mother did anything wrong; it was about the attention and dynamics between the parents.

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”The musician stressed the importance of both parents being involved in a child’s life. “Both parties should be present in the child’s life for them to have a well-rounded experience. When one parent is absent, it can create an imbalance.”Kwabena concluded by acknowledging that some men are indeed irresponsible but emphasised the need for balance.“We must strive for balance.

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Both men and women need to be present for the sake of the children,” he said.

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