“His biological dad isn’t active in his life” Phil Karanja reveals how Celina’s son ended up calling him ‘dad’

Phil Karanja treats Celina’s son like he is his own flesh and blood. The popular director has opened up how he ended up cultivating a good relationship with his fiancee’s son.

Catherine Kamau popularly known as Celina recently received her engagement ring from long term boyfriend Phil Karanja.

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Phil opened up about his relationship with Celina’s son Leon in a recent interview. He revealed that he developed a cordial relationship with the kid to the extend that he started referring him as dad.

“Dad. But it was not automatic. I had to earn the title. For about three years, he used to call me by my first name, then he changed and started calling me dad, I am yet to ask him what changed. I guess i scored major points somewhere along the line,” Phil replied when asked how Leon refers him.

He also revealed that Leon’s biological father was out of the picture. The popular producer stated that he’s so tight with Leon that even Celina at times feels jealous of their bond.

“He (Leon’s biological father) is not active in his life. We (Phil and Leon) are like brothers now. Our bond is so strong nowadays that mum gets jealous at times. Though i keep stressing that i am not his friend first, i am his father and teacher first.”

Phil asserted that he was never been burden by the fact that Leon isn’t his biological kid, he explained that he desired adopting kids since he was young.

“We (Celina and Phil) were friends before, so from the onset i knew what i was getting myself into. I personally have never had an issue with adopting a child. Even when i was young i would often say i will adopt children when i am older. I guess it boils down to one’s personally.