Iroko TV owner hears from absentee father after 33 years

Jason Njoku, internet tycoon and founder of Nigeria’s first successful online television platform, heard from his biological father for the first time in 33 years, according to PMNews

The entrepreneur has never had a relationship with his father and announced on Twitter that his absentee father was trying to make a comeback into his life. Njoku insisted that he was “not having it”.

After 33.2yrs. Having never met the man. My Dad is now calling trying to have a conversation. #nothavingitpic.twitter.com/rxF1Zd36JI

— JasonNjoku (@JasonNjoku) February 13, 2014

Njoku is married to Nollywood actress Mary Remmy and they have a seven-month-old son.

Forbes Africa named Njoku one of Africa’s Top Young Millionaires to watch in 2012.