Days after Fancy Makadia and her Beninese fiancé formalized their union under French law, fans quickly noticed a significant absence at the ceremony—her biological father.
The intimate marriage signing, held on March 22, was attended by close family and friends, including her mother, her adoptive father, and her two younger brothers. However, the absence of her biological father sparked widespread speculation, with many questioning why he wasn’t present for such an important milestone in his daughter’s life.
As photos and videos from the ceremony circulated online, social media users took to the comment section, offering their own theories. Some speculated that he was an absent father, while others suggested that he might have been denied access to his daughter.
Though she did not directly respond to the accusations, Fancy’s mother took to social media to share a powerful message aimed at single mothers, advising them not to let bitterness influence their children’s relationships with their fathers.
Fancy’s mother and her biological father were married for five years before officially divorcing in 2011. They share three daughters together. Following their separation, she moved on and later had another child with her partner, who eventually adopted Fancy and took on a fatherly role in her life.
Reflecting on absent fathers, she shared a heartfelt message:
“Every painful thing you say to your child about their father will eventually reflect in their character as they grow up. If you plant the idea in their minds that they have been rejected, you are shaping a child who will carry that pain forever.
Bitter words will never make your children replace the love they have for their father with love for you. No matter how absent he may be, he played a role in their lives—even if it was just in conceiving them.”
She further urged single mothers to allow their children to form their own opinions about their fathers instead of shaping negative narratives.
“Allow your children to learn for themselves whether their father is interested in their lives or not. It is not your responsibility to keep updating them; they will figure it out in time.
The same children you are trying to turn against their father will one day seek him out and reintroduce him to you. And for those deliberately keeping their children away from their fathers, life has a way of bringing things full circle—one day, your daughter may introduce her father to you as the father of her own child.”
Her message resonated with many, sparking mixed reactions. While some agreed that children should be given the freedom to decide on their own, others argued that some fathers are undeserving of any acknowledgment if they have never stepped up to their responsibilities.
While the debate over the absence continued, the presence of Fancy’s adoptive father at the wedding was a testament to the love and unity within their blended family. Fancy’s mother has previously shared that after her biological father left and another of her mother’s partners refused to accept her children, her adoptive father stepped in at a crucial time.
He wholeheartedly embraced the role of a father, providing the love and support Fancy needed, and their strong bond has only deepened over the years.
Despite the ongoing speculation, the family is now looking forward to a larger wedding celebration that Fancy and her husband are planning. With this grand event on the horizon, many are eager to see whether her biological father will make an appearance this time.
For now, the focus remains on celebrating Fancy’s milestone, standing firm in a message of peace and moving beyond bitterness.
