Laide Bakare Under Fire for Introducing Daughter to Alcohol, Nightlife At 17

Nollywood actress, Laide Bakare, has stirred controversy after revealing that she personally introduced her daughter to alcohol and clubbing at the age of 17.

The actress made the disclosure during a recent interview with content creator Mr Lilgaga.

Bakare explained that she wanted her daughter to remember her as the one who exposed her to nightlife.

“I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17. And I like the fact that in her memoir, she would reference me as the person who introduced her to alcohol and clubbing,” the actress said.

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Her comments have triggered heated reactions on social media, with many Nigerians faulting the actress for exposing her child to nightlife and alcohol while still a minor.

Critics argued that such influence could have damaging effects on young people, while others insisted that parenting choices should not glorify underage drinking.

See some of the reactions below from X:

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 that 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.”