Marry 'by 27, Get a PhD or Move Out of My House,' Kanayo tells daughter on Birthday

Eric Patrick 

Renowned Nollywood actor, Anayo Onyekwere popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has celebrated his daughter, Valerie, as she marks her 25th birthday.

Kanayo stated that before his daughter gets to age 27, he is expecting her to either get married, complete her PhD or leave his house as an adult.

In a post shared on Kanayo’s Instagram account on Tuesday, the actor expressed his deep love and admiration for his daughter, showering her with blessings. 

However, he made it clear that he has certain expectations for her future—she either needs to get married, finish her PhD, or move out and embrace adulthood on her own.

He wrote, “My dear daughter, Uloaku( Bank/house of wealth) Congratulations on your 25th birthday.

“From little Valerie to a prospective Madam Uloaku. As I told you this morning while praying for you, it should be a day of sober reflections, things to copy, things to paste, and things to delete. What realities there are and the facade of things thereof.”

Kanayo recalled the times she would confront him over his frequent absences due to movie shoots, missing precious moments at home. He would patiently explain that the nature of his career as a successful actor involved constant travel, yet he always conveyed his appreciation for being actively sought after in the industry.

“Your issue with me has always been” you are always travelling, hardly at home”. Uloaku, Good actors travel, always on the move because they are always HIRED. Thank God I am still very active and relevant. Try and tolerate me.

“In all these, please ensure that before 2027, you are either walking down the aisle, going for your PhD, or walking out of my house Simpliciter. Ka Chukwu Okike Abiama gozierem Uloaku."