Award-winning Nigerian music video director Clarence Peters has revealed that he forgave his father, legendary musician Sir Shina Peters, long before they ever sat down to talk about their troubled relationship.
In a recent appearance on the Afropolitan Podcast, Clarence reflected on his personal journey and the emotional growth that shaped his decision to let go of resentment.
According to him, it wasn’t a conversation that brought him peace, it was the moment he realised he was not so different from his father.
“I made every single mistake my father made. I’m just lucky that time and tech saved me from it being as catastrophic as his own. So, the moment I realised that I forgave him instantly even before we had a conversation. That would be 2014/15. That was when I became an adult. That was when I began my journey into adulthood. I’m still on the journey. You’re always on the journey.”
The 41-year-old director, who is the son of Nollywood star Clarion Chukwura and Afro-Juju pioneer Shina Peters, has spoken in the past about the complicated dynamics of his upbringing.
In a February 2025 chat with Chude Jideonwo, Clarence admitted to struggling with the way his father treated his mother.
“I wanted to be angry with him for that,” he said. “But I realised I’m not in a place to judge.”
He also revealed he has made efforts not to repeat his father’s mistakes in his own relationships, even though he admits he’s still learning.
“I’ve tried not to be like him with women… but I’m far from perfect,” he confessed.
