SEA, I have kept these stories for a long time but I think today it is worth sharing some of them with you. It's true that family matters should be solved internally and not in public but I am doing this so that hopefully all families can learn from what happened in mine. Also keep in mind that none of this is about money.
At the age of 17, with my first wages as a footballer, I built a house for my family and made sure they are safe. As you all know, I have received the trophy of African Player of the Year in 2008. I also brought my mother on stage with me to thank her for everything. In that same year, I brought her to London for various medical check ups. When my daughter was born, we contacted my mum to inform her but she immediately hung up the phone and didn't wanna know hear about it. Reading your recent comments, some people said my family and I should consult T.B Joshua. In 2013, I gave my mother money so she could consult him in Nigeria. She was supposed to stay for 1 week; but 2 days into her stay, I received a call saying she left. Apart from all that l also gave my mother a great amount of money to start a business of cookies and different items. Naturally, I allowed them to put my name and picture on them so they can sell more. What else can a son do in his power to support his family?
A couple years ago, I bought a house in East Lagon (Ghana) for $1.2 million. I found it normal to let my older sister, Yabo Adebayor stay in that house. I also allowed my half brother (Daniel) to stay in the same house. A few months later, I was on vacation and decided to go to that house. At my surprise, I saw many cars in the driveway. In fact, my sister decided to rent out the house without me knowing. She also kicked Daniel out of that house. Note that the house had about 15 rooms. When I called her and asked for explanation, she took about 30 minutes to abuse and insult me over the phone. I called my mother to explain the situation and she did the same as my sister. This same sister says I am ungrateful. Ask her about the car she is driving or anything she is selling today?
My brother Kola Adebayor, has now been in Germany for 25 years. He travelled back home about 4 times, at my expense. I fully cover the cost of his children's education. When I was in Monaco, he came to me and asked for money to start a business. Only God knows how much I gave him. Where is that business today?
When our brother Peter passed away, I sent Kola a great amount of money so he could fly back home. He never showed up at the burial. And today that same brother (Kola) is telling people that I am involved in Peter's death. How? He is the same brother who went and told inaccurate stories about our family to "The Sun" in other to take some money. They also sent a letter to my Club when I was in Madrid so I could get fired.
When I was in Monaco I thought it would be good to have a family of footballers. So I made sure my brother Rotimi gets into a football academy in France. Within a few months; out of 27 players, he stole 21 phones.
I would not say any anything about my brother Peter Adebayor because he is not here today. May his soul rest in peace.
My sister Lucia Adebayor keeps telling people that my dad told me to bring her to Europe. But what would be the purpose to bring her to Europe ? Everyone is here for a reason.
I was in Ghana when I received the news about my brother Peter being seriously ill. I drove the fastest I could to Togo in order to meet him and help. When I arrived, my mother said I could not see him and I should just give the money and she would solve everything. Only God knows how much I gave her that day. People are saying I didn't do anything to save my brother, Peter. Am I a fool to drive 2 hours to Togo for nothing?
I organized a meeting in 2005 to solve our family issues. When I asked them about their opinion, they said I should build each family member a house and give each of them a monthly wage.
Today I am still alive and they have already shared all my goods, just in case I die.
For all these reasons, it took very long for me to set up my foundation in Africa. Every time I try to help the people in need, they had to question me and all of them thought it was a bad idea.
If I am writing this, the main purpose is not to expose my family members. I just want other African families to learn from this. Thank you.

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such a sad story. I dont know why some ppl in Africa just feel ppl pluck money abroad. they simply want to devour their family members of friends who find their ways to success. i have seen families like his type. they simply feel your success owes them some blessings. it is so shameful for a brother to take his successful brother's story to the press to get some change out of them.

Ady boy, abeg live your life anywhere u see am. if na family won make u commit suicide i will advise that you act wise and fast.

what a treacherous family You've got there!
They want you retire to the village and start playing pool and draft games after you quit footballing...

Amma dissociate them from my life, and cut off every contact... Those who Don't want your progress are better off kept afar

If this is true ehn........best to avoid some family members like the plague.

he shouldnt have wrote all of this and instead, since he knows what he has done, should let all of them rot in their misery.

It's these kind of stories that make people keep a friend closer than a brother. It's understandable when a friend is being envious but a brother/sibling

It baffles me how family can be against their own honestly

The big brother lives 2 blocks from me here in Germany. I can confirm this story... sad story

Hmm, very sad indeed but he needs to sit them up and speak his mind to them.
Cos something is obviously wrong, I mean its ones famnily that's supposed to have ones back even when others desert one. But its not the case with dis family and it seems smething is fishy somewhere

Are u sure this isn't u, mr emmanuel?

ketekete:
The big brother lives 2 blocks from me here in Germany. I can confirm this story... sad story

qbd2:
Hmm, very sad indeed but he needs to sit them up and speak his mind to them.
Cos something is obviously wrong, I mean its ones famnily that's supposed to have ones back even when others desert one. But its not the case with dis family and it seems smething is fishy somewhere

not all siblings have your back and would love you, some believe they should be rewarded because you have made some money. then other brothers would want the same treatment, then the cousins, uncles, nieces and nephews and suddenly even stranger would want to get help from you ... and you will just become Santa Claus to them all.

sadly he had to put his foot down a long time ago and he didnt, now everybody thinks they are entitled to his wealth. imagine the nonsense saying that he should buy them all a house and pay them a monthly wage, when he bought one of them a house/car/business and instead they rented the house behind his back and threw his half bro out.

now I see why Ade is struggling...
Quite unfortunate

Hmmmmmm. .....I learnt to start being selfish for my own interest in my family.

Even the Bible makes us understand that a mother can forget her sulking child. So it really is not new oh....

MRBrownJ:


not all siblings have your back and would love you, some believe they should be rewarded because you have made some money. then other brothers would want the same treatment, then the cousins, uncles, nieces and nephews and suddenly even stranger would want to get help from you ... and you will just become Santa Claus to them all.

sadly he had to put his foot down a long time ago and he didnt, now everybody thinks they are entitled to his wealth. imagine the nonsense saying that he should buy them all a house and pay them a monthly wage, when he bought one of them a house/car/business and instead they rented the house behind his back and threw his half bro out.

Hmm, then he nEeds to find out if he's indeed their biological son. Cos no real parent or sibling will treat oine as such. Reminds me of gary coleman from different strokes. He suffered some ordeals from his so called adoptive parents

I really feel for this guy..It is well Adeboye,I think u nd ur whole family should visit scoan..there's more to this

Li

ketekete:
The big brother lives 2 blocks from me here in Germany. I can confirm this story... sad story

If this be true...then nature is punishing Africa!

But Why!!??

Spiritual problem

qbd2:

Hmm, then he nEeds to find out if he's indeed their biological son. Cos no real parent or sibling will treat oine as such. Reminds me of gary coleman from different strokes. He suffered some ordeals from his so called adoptive parents

sadly, when a substantial amount of money is involved, all this sibling/family thingy goes out the door, and people feel entitled. i mean, many African parents believe they deserve to be "repaid" if any of their children make it in life, while they should instead love you unconditionally whether you decide to spend all your wealth on yourself or anything else. if these selfish parents had raised their children well then that should be enough for that child to make the right choices, instead of being blackmailed for it.

MRBrownJ:


sadly, when a substantial amount of money is involved, all this sibling/family thingy goes out the door, and people feel entitled. i mean, many African parents believe they deserve to be "repaid" if any of their children make it in life, while they should instead love you unconditionally whether you decide to spend all your wealth on yourself or anything else. if these selfish parents had raised their children well then that should be enough for that child to make the right choices, instead of being blackmailed for it.

Hmm, I just don't think real families will b dis selfish. Of course mothers may find it hard to understand ur point but siblings as well? Probably they weren't really close even in deir childhood/pre fame years

Family, well I understand.

qbd2:

Hmm, I just don't think real families will b dis selfish. Of course mothers may find it hard to understand ur point but siblings as well? Probably they weren't really close even in deir childhood/pre fame years

money will reveal the true nature of any person out there, whether family, friend or stranger. many dont know the type of family/friends they have until it is too late. it is not unusual to hear people abroad sending money to their direct family in 9ja, to buy land or build homes and they were duped/robbed/conned by these same family members who couldnt handle dealing with such amount of money (however small it may have been).

You have done ur best, good u told ur own side of the story some family members are ingrates by default.

I just couldn't read further...if this is true then,whoever say you haven't tried should continue from where you stoped

This is so sad Adebayor,his family members think he just do some little dribbles and scores,but it's not easy,he has to be on the field training all the time with no much time to enjoy himself and they expect him to bring all his money to them haba,well,i don't know the root of it all,as for the mother,maybe she thinks she deserves more because she may have contributed a lot to his success,these African mums are desperate,does anyone know the type of witchcraft she had to get involved in for her son to be successful out of all the numerous aspiring footballers,huge success ain't that easy,or does anyone know where she had taken him to In order for him to be successful?know one would hear that, But notwithstanding,she shouldn't look at it that way,the mother is obviously angry with Adebayor cos she thinks she's not getting much from him,Adebayor,just be very careful and don't hurt your mom if you want to keep rising,you just have to endure,even if she's the only one you'll send money to often,just don't hurt your mom,and be very prayerful so that their evil forces won't send some defender to break your legs,everybody that's trying to turn him against his mum hates him and love to see his fall,no matter what your mom does Adebayor,just forgive her and don't let that weigh you down,also,don't get too involved with her if you think she wants to start controlling everything about you,just make sure you send her her monthly allowance,etc,send her to Mecca or Jerusalem from time to time so that she can learn how to live more over there,and change her car from time to time,make sure she doesn't lack anything

Some families shaaa!

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I Tire oo

Kingblingz:
Some families shaaa!