Laide Bakare Defends Taking 17-Year-Old Daughter To Club, Says No Alcohol Involved
Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has addressed the criticism she faced for taking her 17-year-old daughter to a nightclub.
Bakare initially suggested that the outing was intended to give her daughter her first club experience and a glimpse of adulthood. However, she later clarified that she did not introduce her daughter to alcohol, only the club environment, as a way to provide exposure for the future.
The move sparked backlash, with many Nigerians questioning her parenting choices and warning against exposing minors to nightlife.
Responding on Instagram, Bakare defended her actions, insisting her comments were misinterpreted. She explained that the visit took place during her daughter’s birthday afterparty and was not meant to encourage underage drinking.
“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 afterparty. How is that bad naw?” she wrote.
In a follow-up post, she added, “No please, I didn’t do alcohol with @simlineboss, only club, and it’s just to give her a bit of exposure towards the future. I’m not as bad as you think.”
Bakare emphasized that her intention was solely to offer her daughter a controlled exposure to adult social settings, not to encourage risky behaviour.
