Renowned Nigerian music video director, Clarence Peters, has opened up about his personal growth, strained family dynamics, and the pivotal moment he chose to forgive his father, Afro-Juju icon Sir Shina Peters.
In a heartfelt revelation on the Afropolitan podcast, Peters shared that he found peace only after coming to terms with the mistakes he himself had made mistakes that mirrored those of his estranged 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 filmmaker confessed.
Clarence, the son of legendary singer Shina Peters and veteran Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwura, has lived much of his life in the public eye. But behind the spotlight lies a complex and emotional narrative of a child raised mostly without his father, yet eventually forced to confront the generational patterns he vowed to avoid.
In a 2025 interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Peters further revealed the emotional weight he carried regarding his parents’ history. He said he once struggled with resentment toward his father, especially over how he treated his mother.
“I would have loved to judge my dad for how he treated my mother but I’m not in a position to,” he admitted.
Despite his efforts to avoid repeating the same relational patterns, Clarence acknowledged his imperfections. “I tried not to be like my father with women, but I’m not perfect,” he added.
His life story is marked by more than just career achievements. Clarence once disclosed that his mother considered aborting him during pregnancy, believing she was not ready to raise a child. However, her decision changed when she became convinced that the unborn child was the reincarnation of her own father, who had died when she was just 11 years old.
Now recognized as one of Nigeria’s most iconic music video directors, Clarence Peters’ journey is one of pain, self-awareness, and redemption, a continuous quest to redefine legacy while embracing the lessons of the past.
