‘Before 2027, marry, get a PhD or move out’ – Kanayo O. Kanayo Sets Deadline for Daughter’s Milestones

Veteran Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has issued a directive to his daughter, Valerie, as she celebrates her 25th birthday.

In a heartfelt message on his Instagram page, Kanayo expressed his expectations for her future.

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

“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 reminisced about their past conversations, where Valerie would often express her concerns about his frequent travels for movie sets. He explained that constant travel is part of the job for successful actors and expressed gratitude for remaining active and in demand in the industry.

“Your issue with me has always been ‘you are always travelling, hardly at home’,” he wrote. “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.”

In essence, Kanayo is giving his daughter an ultimatum: by 2027, she should be either married, pursuing a PhD, or living independently.