Juliani Opens Up About Parenting Differences with Lillian Ng’ang’a

Juliani Reflects on Parenting Differences with Lillian Ng’ang’a

Juliani has opened up about the contrast between his parenting approach and the way he was raised.

The rapper, who shares his nearly 3-year-old son, Utheri, with author and entrepreneur Lillian Ng’ang’a, encourages his child to freely explore and enjoy his surroundings—unlike his own childhood, where activities like playing in the rain or getting dirty often led to punishment.

With modern parenting shifting towards a gentler approach, many parents aim to break generational cycles and childhood traumas. Juliani shared a heartwarming video of Utheri happily lying in puddles on their rooftop, expressing how much joy it brought him.

However, he humorously admitted that such carefree playtime is only permitted when he is in charge, as Lillian takes a stricter approach.

“These kinds of behaviors would have earned us a serious beating back in the day, where a belt and pain became our next of kin,” Juliani reflected.

Fortunately, he noted, today’s parents find fulfillment in simply watching their children enjoy life.

A Special Bond with His Son

The “Pages za Bible” hitmaker also shared how much he sees himself in his son.

“My little G scares me sometimes. He enjoys his own company—I bet his imagination is off the charts. He’s a miniature me.”

Recalling a memorable father-son moment, Juliani described how, on his 40th birthday, he meditated in the rain for 30 minutes. To his surprise, Utheri joined him, playfully hugging him, and since then, the little one has been fascinated by rain.

“When I turned 40, it was raining heavily. I sat outside in a lotus position and meditated under the thunder and heavy rain. Little G came, joined me, hugged me, and since then, whenever it rains, he wants to go outside.”

Juliani jokingly admitted that his parenting style depends on who is around.

“When his mom is around, I behave. But when it’s just the two of us—like the Gs we are—kaende kaende!” he concluded, making it clear that father-son adventures continue when Lillian isn’t watching.