Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has stirred reactions on social media after revealing her real age.
On Monday, the actress shared photos on Instagram featuring herself, her mother, and her daughter. In the post, she disclosed their ages as 70, 36, and 17, respectively.
She captioned the photos: “My sweet babies. 70 years, 36 years, and 17 years old, three beautiful generations. @simlineboss @laide.bakarehub and @simlineinternational. It’s the last slide for me, you? Shoutout to @amokealasooke for this great concept.”
However, what caught many fans’ attention was Laide Bakare’s claimed age. Several social media users expressed disbelief, arguing that the actress could not possibly be 36. Others took to the comment section to drag her for her claim.
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How Nigerians reacted:
One user wrote: “But 36 years bi ti bawo?”
Another added: “36 keh? I’ve been watching you since I was little! What!! I need to ask my mum my age again because I’m confused.”
One added: “36 bawo? You can’t be just 5 years older than me. I watched you as a full-grown woman.”
One remarked: “Mama, stop now. I’ve been watching you since I was a kid. How is that your age?”
Laide Bakare, known for films such as Jejere, published her book Becoming Laide Bakare: Make Millions in 6 Months in 2024.
She currently serves as the Senior Special Assistant on Arts and Entertainment in Osun State.