Nigerian actress Laide Bakare has disclosed that she introduced her daughter, Similoluwa Bakare, to various forms of hedonism at the age of 17.
She disclosed this in a recent interview with content creator Mr Lilgaga.
Following her revelation, netizens have taken to the microblogging site X to share their reactions. She has been accused of bad parenting for disclosing that she introduced her daughter to clubbing and drinking alcohol as a teenager.
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Read some of the reactions below:
It_hafizski wrote: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise. At that age, guidance and discipline should come first, not clubbing.”
Just_2undey opined: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on. All these coming from someone who calls herself a mother.”
DamiTheOG said: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”
Shuluemp wrote: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”
Sturbyrich opined: “Low-key this thing normal, at least her daughter will be free to talk to her about anything. If she no carry her go club, she’ll still go by herself and might even do worse things.”
Brainpink wrote: “Make una leave her, that’s how she wants to train her girl. Because if you dey overprotect, sometimes she will still go to the club, drink alcohol and still smoke join, and you won’t notice. But sha, small small ooo.”
Laide Bakare is a Nigerian actress. Her film Jejere won the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards in the Best Constume Design category. She was nominated for Most Outstanding Actress Indigenous Category at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 for her role in the film Iranse Aje.