“Please Forgive Me” — Super Eagles player, Bassey’s dad Pleads for Access After 18 Years estrangement from his wife
The father of Super Eagles and Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has appealed to Nigerians and his estranged wife for help in reuniting with his children after 18 years apart.
In a TikTok live session with influencer Hellen Ati, Kingsley Ikenna Ughelumba, who identified himself as Bassey’s father, begged for forgiveness and support. He said: “Please Nigerians should help me. Wherever I must have wronged my wife, she should please forgive me so I can have access to my children.”
Ughelumba said he once drove from London to Leicester City while Calvin was playing for the club, not because of his football fame but to see his first son. He added that he had no access to him and did not have his phone number because their mother had changed everything about them.
“When I got to Leicester, the club welcomed me. I told them to call him ‘Bigi’, so he’ll know who was asking of him,” he said. “Then he spoke with me and gave me an address. I went to his house, and when he saw me, he picked up the phone. He called his mother, and then changed drastically. He got upset, told me to say what I had to say, and then leave.”
His appeal has sparked mixed reactions online, with some expressing sympathy while others questioned his claims. Ughelumba said he has been denied contact with his sons following a long family dispute after he returned to Italy years ago.
Chai bcos he has made it, assume he was on the street begging will he look for him. But then again the woman shoul please forgive.
Success is just the best revenge,
I saw this post earlier today and a particular woman I respect so much on this facebook was there insulting the man, but she was clapping and hailing Regina to enjoy herself that her kids will look for her when they grow up.
What if this man had the same mindset years ago and it’s hurting him right now?.
Helen Ati no be that our Kenyan baby mama
You wan come labour for where you no soar
So Hellen don turn influencer?😂😂😂
Oga tell us your offence before we beg
Oga wait he will look for you when he grow up
Make the man dey continue dey wait, shebi Dem sey when the kids grow, Dem go look for their father.
Maybe Calvin Bassey never grow finish
So he ran to Helen for help 😂 person wey need help
You never ready….
No be all pikin dey find their papa. Some na their papa dey find them.