By Kayode Sanni-Arewa
Popular South African film director, Nkosi Nathi, has expressed frustration after a DNA test revealed that he is not the biological father of his wife’s newborn daughter.
The filmmaker shared his ordeal in a post via his Instagram page on Monday, stating that the incident had left him traumatized.
Nkosi said he received the news of becoming a father nine months ago and has doted on the baby girl since birth.
However, an incident compelled them to conduct a DNA test, and the result was negative.
Nkosi said he shared his story to encourage other men to conduct a DNA test.
He said, “Today was meant to celebrate my first Father’s Day. I’m shattered beyond words. Nine months ago, I was introduced to the news that I would be a father. I are for my unborn child and she became my world. I spent some time with her and it was a life changing experience.
She was born on May 20 a day before my birthday. After some incident, her mother and I agreed to do a DNA test. The result came back negative, I am not her father. I am making this post to encourage other brothers out there: With all that happened, I still want to be a part of the better and responsible generation of men.
“Let me not let the situation get ahead of us. We have a lot of life to live. The support from my family has been insane. One thing about me, I know how to choose my friends. I am traumatized but stable, on the healing journey and taking care of my mental health. Some really dope projects are coming up, I can’t wait to share them with you. The work does not stop, I will continue to be…”