Laide Bakare, a Nollywood actress, has responded to the criticism she received online for her recent remarks about taking her teenage daughter, Similoluwa.
Bakare disclosed that she personally brought her 17-year-old daughter to a club for the first time and even let her try alcohol in a recent conversation with content producer Mr Lil Gaga.
She explained that the experience helped her get ready for adulthood.
Her remarks immediately gained widespread attention and sparked a variety of conflicting responses on social media.
The actress received harsh criticism from many Nigerians who said she was encouraging careless parenting and perpetuating unfavourable preconceptions about single mothers.
Bakare responded to the criticism on Instagram by claiming that her comments had been misunderstood and correcting the record.
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She clarified that she never made any claims to have introduced her daughter to alcohol by sharing a video from her daughter’s birthday after-party.
She wrote: “Let me mention clearly here that I never said I introduced my daughter, @simlineboss, to alcohol. I only stated that she entered a club with me for the very first time in her life at her birthday party. How is that bad naw?”
The actress urged critics to quit misinterpreting her, arguing that her goal was to provide her daughter a memorable experience rather than to promote underage drinking.
Singer Qdot has described the terrifying experience of being robbed at gunpoint in his home, alongside his official DJ, DJ FAYA.
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The artist was severely shocked and shaken by the event, which happened at around 2:00 a.m. on September 28.
In an emotional Instagram post, Qdot shared how the burglars took all of his valuables and how shocked and terrified he was during the incident.
He said he feels fortunate to have survived the catastrophe and thanked God for saving his life despite the losses.
Qdot wrote:
“On the 28th of September, around 2:00 AM, I was robbed at gunpoint in my own home, alongside my official DJ (DJ FAYA).
“It was the most terrifying experience of my life. At that moment, I genuinely didn’t know if I would make it out alive. But by the grace and mercy of God, I’m still here.
“I’m alive and for that, I’m eternally grateful. They took everything valuable I owned, down to the last pin. But they didn’t take my life, and that alone is a blessing I don’t take for granted. I won’t lie, I’m still in shock, traumatised, and deeply shaken by what happened. But I want you all to know: I’m okay. I’m safe now. I’m surrounded by love and support as I begin the long road to healing from this nightmare”.
Qdot thanked his supporters for their messages, calls, and outpouring of love. Stating that their support means the world to him.
