Nigerians Slam Actress Laide Bakare Over Revelation She Introduced Daughter to Clubbing, Alcohol at 17
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has come under heavy fire after revealing that she personally introduced her 17-year-old daughter to nightlife and alcohol.
The actress made the disclosure during an interview with content creator Mr Lilgaga, where she expressed pride that her daughter would someday reference her as the one who exposed her to clubbing.
“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,” Laide Bakare said.
Her comments immediately sparked outrage on social media, with many Nigerians accusing her of being a bad influence.
See some reactions below:
@DonMike_X: “And are you a good mother like that?”
It_hafizski: “Introducing a 17-year-old to alcohol and nightlife is reckless parenting, not cruise.”
DamiTheOG: “Many of those you admire are often poor role models as parents.”
Just_2undey: “Some of these people are not worth the pedestal the people place them on.”
Brainpink: “Make una leave her. That’s how she wants to train her girl… but sha, small small ooo.”
@SamanthaIdunumi: “I know una go won cut her head but kids do these things anyway. At least she was the one that taught her.”
Shuluemp: “Which kind of mother takes pride in introducing her 17-year-old to alcohol and clubbing?”
Opinion: Parenting, Protection, and the Thin Line of "Exposing" Children Early
Laide Bakare’s confession is more than just entertainment gossip — it forces us to ask deeper questions about parenting in today’s world. Should parents shield their children from certain experiences as long as possible, or should they be the ones to introduce them under “controlled” circumstances?
On one hand, her decision comes across as reckless and tone-deaf, especially considering Nigeria’s cultural and moral values. At 17, a teenager is still impressionable, and normalizing alcohol or nightlife at that stage can easily create harmful patterns.
On the other hand, some argue that teenagers will eventually explore these things on their own, often in secret. By introducing her daughter herself, Laide might believe she’s fostering openness and preventing rebellion.
But here lies the danger: what begins as “exposure” can quickly slide into endorsement. A parent’s influence is powerful, and taking pride in such revelations may send the wrong signal — that early clubbing and drinking are milestones worth celebrating.
Ultimately, parenting is about balance: teaching children about the realities of life without glamorizing risky behavior. Perhaps Laide Bakare’s approach reflects a modern, liberal perspective, but for many Nigerians, it is a stark reminder that not everything done in the name of openness is wise.
