Dr Ofweneke claims step father struggle to love their stepkids
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on October 29, 2025
Media personality and comedian Dr. Ofweneke has stirred a heated national debate after making a controversial statement about fatherhood during a recent radio broadcast.
Speaking candidly on air, Ofweneke claimed that it is “not easy for a man to love a child that is not biologically his,” a remark that quickly went viral and split public opinion across social media platforms.
“It’s not easy for a man to love a child that is not his,” he said during the show. “We need to be honest about that. The emotions are different. The sacrifice is different.”
Questioning Unconditional Love
Known for his unapologetic take on marriage and modern relationships, Ofweneke’s comment challenges the long-held belief that parental love—especially in blended families—is unconditional.
He suggested that a biological bond often plays a key role in shaping a man’s emotional attachment to a child, adding that step-parenthood can come with emotional and psychological barriers many people are unwilling to admit.
Public Reactions: A Divided Debate
His statement sparked intense debate online. While some listeners supported his honesty, saying he had voiced an uncomfortable truth, others accused him of perpetuating outdated stereotypes.
Traditionalists argued that society often romanticizes step-parenting, ignoring the emotional struggles that come with raising another man’s child.
However, many women and relationship experts pushed back, calling the remarks insensitive and reductive.
“A real father is one who is present and cares—not just the one who provided the DNA,” one X (Twitter) user wrote in response.
Critics emphasized that love and fatherhood are rooted in choice and commitment, not biology. They warned that Ofweneke’s remarks risk discouraging men from forming strong bonds with non-biological children.
A Wider Discussion on Modern Families
True to form, Dr. Ofweneke has since stood by his statement, insisting that his goal was not to provoke hate but to spark honest dialogue about the realities of blended families in Kenya.
The debate has since evolved beyond his comments, raising deeper questions about gender roles, emotional labor, and the evolving meaning of fatherhood in modern society.
As conversations continue online, one thing remains clear—Dr. Ofweneke’s remarks have reignited a necessary discussion about what truly defines a father in today’s world.
