Creative music video director, Clarence Peter has shared his experiences regarding the challenges of being the offspring of prominent figures in the entertainment industry.
He acknowledged that having celebrity parents inflicted emotional distress upon him, expressing discomfort with the attention his father and mother received in the public sphere.
Clarence is the son of the renowned Afro-Juju musician, Shina Peters and the celebrated Nollywood actress Clarion Chukwurah.
In a recent interview, Clarence disclosed that the trauma he experienced during his upbringing influenced his decision to work behind the scenes at the onset of his career.
He further elaborated on his struggle with impostor syndrome, a phenomenon characterized by feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, which can lead individuals to question their own abilities and worth.
As a result, he indicated that this condition led him to prefer anonymity, despite the global recognition of his work.
Clarence further elaborated on this topic, recalling how he initially hesitated to attach his name to the music videos he directed until a close friend and colleague cleverly persuaded him to do so.
He remarked, “I grew up with famous parents, and some of my trauma stemmed from them being in the limelight—I didn’t like that.
“But then I realized I had a level of imposter syndrome. I didn’t even want to put my name on music videos, but a friend I used to edit with tricked me. He insisted on adding my name, and there was nothing I could do about it.”
In discussing his battle with impostor syndrome, Clarence revealed that he initially questioned his own talent, noting that his mother was the only person who recognized his potential from the very beginning.
“I didn’t think I had the personality for it. I wasn’t even sure about my talent. The only person who was certain – even before I started exhibiting it – was my mother. She firmly believed that it’s in the genes.”
