Veteran Nollywood actor Ricardo Agbor has opened up about his long and emotional journey to fatherhood, revealing that he and his wife waited 18 years before welcoming their twins.
In a recent interview, the actor reflected on the challenges that shaped his family life, speaking candidly about marriage, faith, delayed parenthood and the heartbreaking loss of his mother.
Agbor said he remained committed to his wife throughout the years they waited for children, stressing that the delay never came between them. According to him, his decision to marry her was rooted in love and conviction, not tribal background or pressure from society.
He explained that although his wife is not from his tribe, their marriage remained peaceful and stable, contrary to what some people might have expected. For him, the bond they shared was strong enough to withstand the emotional strain that often comes with waiting so long for children.
Speaking on their struggle to become parents, Agbor said he never stopped believing that his prayers would be answered. He disclosed that he specifically asked God for twins and held on to that desire through the 18-year wait.
According to him, many people in a similar situation might have given up or walked away, but he chose to stay, trust God and remain hopeful. That faith, he said, eventually paid off, as he and his wife were blessed with a set of twins, a boy and a girl, who are now 14 years old.
While sharing the joy of finally becoming a father, the actor also spoke about one of the darkest moments of his life, the death of his mother, which he described as the most painful experience he has ever gone through.
Agbor recalled that his mother had been receiving treatment for nearly three weeks, but her condition showed no sign of improvement. He said it was only after that period that doctors suggested she be taken to South Africa for further treatment.
He, however, said his mother asked to be moved from the hospital where she was being treated to another private hospital in Surulere. But the situation took a tragic turn before that could happen.
According to the actor, his mother died in his arms as he was helping her into the car to move her. He said the memory has remained one of the most painful moments of his life.
Agbor admitted that the loss broke him in a way nothing else ever had. He said it was the first time he truly cried outside of acting, adding that the pain of losing his mother was overwhelming and unforgettable.
