Actress Laide Bakare has raised eyebrows after admitting she introduced her daughter Simisola to clubbing and alcohol at the age of 17.
She disclosed this in an interview with content creator Mr Lilgaga, making the rounds on Friday.
“I introduced my daughter to clubbing, alcohol at 17. I took my daughter to the club for the first time at 17, even her first alcohol was from me at 17,” she said.
The revelation has sparked debate online, with many questioning her parenting style while others argued she was simply being honest about her choices.
Reacting to her statement, Ejiwunmi Phemy wrote, “I did this for my little one then saying nothing, det this life oooo d no pass this and that.”
Kikelomo Adedipe said, “Radarada osi se Oro leleyi.”
Enioluwa also commented, “Radarada osi se Oro leleyi.”
Ola Psalm went further by calling on authorities, saying: “Nigeria police, Lagos State government, Osun State government – is this right and legal in our country at 17?”
Laide, a political appointee in Osun State, recently celebrated Simisola’s 17th birthday. The party, attended by friends and family, was documented on social media, with the teenager dressed in a strapless gown and dancing with friends.
While some fans praised the mother-daughter bond, others criticised Laide for allowing her daughter appear “overly mature.”
One wrote, “17 and she is looking 22, wow. Very big. Happy birthday dear.”
Another added, “I think she’s overly dressed! This kid… dress kids like kids.”
Laide Bakare, known for films like Jejere, published her book Becoming Laide Bakare: Make Millions in 6 Months in 2024.
She is the Senior Special Assistant on Arts and Entertainment in Osun State.
