Trends are quick to catch on in Nigeria. Once somebody does
a thing and it’s successful or gets a favourable response, a lot of people tend
to follow suit. It happens with business, religion, politics, even child
bearing.
a thing and it’s successful or gets a favourable response, a lot of people tend
to follow suit. It happens with business, religion, politics, even child
bearing.
It also happened in the music industry. Sometime ago, the
music business wasn’t as attractive as it is now. Then, it was seen to be a
venture for the never-do-wells and academic castoffs. But then,
“2face” happened, and the sun of the industry began to shine
brighter.
music business wasn’t as attractive as it is now. Then, it was seen to be a
venture for the never-do-wells and academic castoffs. But then,
“2face” happened, and the sun of the industry began to shine
brighter.
That’s when a lot of other people began to have interest.
Even people who were doing God-knows-what overseas returned home to catch a
piece of the action. And very soon, they dominated the industry (that’s a story
for another day).The bandwagon effect. That is why lots of people are dropping
out of school to pursue music. It’s the reason why graduates keep their
certificates locked away and head to the studio.
Even people who were doing God-knows-what overseas returned home to catch a
piece of the action. And very soon, they dominated the industry (that’s a story
for another day).The bandwagon effect. That is why lots of people are dropping
out of school to pursue music. It’s the reason why graduates keep their
certificates locked away and head to the studio.
However, there is another bandwagon effect catching on in
Naija. It may be detestable to some people though.
Naija. It may be detestable to some people though.
It is the baby daddy culture that is fast taking seed among
our musicians.
our musicians.
For the purpose of this article, we would define, Baby Daddy
Syndrome (BDS) as ‘a culture of impregnating a woman without marrying her, yet
carrying out other obligations.’
Syndrome (BDS) as ‘a culture of impregnating a woman without marrying her, yet
carrying out other obligations.’
The first and the most legendary baby daddy is 2baba
himself. That man is such an addicted baby daddy that he had to do it six
times. Yes…you can close your mouth now. 2face Idibia actually put three
different women in the family way six different times without being or getting
married to any of them. Thankfully, he has finally gotten married to one of
them now, but that is not our Area Of Concentration.
himself. That man is such an addicted baby daddy that he had to do it six
times. Yes…you can close your mouth now. 2face Idibia actually put three
different women in the family way six different times without being or getting
married to any of them. Thankfully, he has finally gotten married to one of
them now, but that is not our Area Of Concentration.
Following behind 2face is Peter of P-Square fame. This
brother is a (proud?) father of two children, all delivered by one woman. When
Peter first impregnated his older lover, Lola Omotayo, some of us thought it
was a mistake. But then, some years after, another “mail” arrived and
Peter was blessed with another baby boy in January 2013, through his Baby Mama
(BM), whom he has thankfully made a honest woman of as she now bears Lola
Omotayo-Okoye. *I’m so happy for her*
brother is a (proud?) father of two children, all delivered by one woman. When
Peter first impregnated his older lover, Lola Omotayo, some of us thought it
was a mistake. But then, some years after, another “mail” arrived and
Peter was blessed with another baby boy in January 2013, through his Baby Mama
(BM), whom he has thankfully made a honest woman of as she now bears Lola
Omotayo-Okoye. *I’m so happy for her*
And just as if it was a competition, or status symbol,
Peter’s twin brother, Paul, also made sure that when they are calling carriers
of BDS, his name wouldn’t be missing. And he was successful, as just a few
months after Peter got his second child, he was also blessed with a son, Andre,
through his BM, Anita, who he has also done the honorable thing with by
marrying her earlier in the year. Now, that’s a good example set by the Okoye
music dynasty, but fellas out there, you don’t necessarily have to put two buns
in the oven before walking her down the aisle.
Peter’s twin brother, Paul, also made sure that when they are calling carriers
of BDS, his name wouldn’t be missing. And he was successful, as just a few
months after Peter got his second child, he was also blessed with a son, Andre,
through his BM, Anita, who he has also done the honorable thing with by
marrying her earlier in the year. Now, that’s a good example set by the Okoye
music dynasty, but fellas out there, you don’t necessarily have to put two buns
in the oven before walking her down the aisle.
Another famous Baby Daddy (BD) is MayD. The former Square
Records signee didn’t stay too long with the label, but he stayed long enough
to imbibe the BD culture. He had a baby boy with his girlfriend, Debola, in
January 2013.
Records signee didn’t stay too long with the label, but he stayed long enough
to imbibe the BD culture. He had a baby boy with his girlfriend, Debola, in
January 2013.
Another important member of the BDS club is none other than
the Akpako master himself, Terrible Gabriel aka Terry G. Many have often wondered
how Terry G would perform as a father (a mischievous fellow even said his baby
will be born high). However, it turns out he is a good one. The singer has been
spotted shopping with his baby (whom he flaunts at every opportunity) and his
baby mama. Terry has gushed that he would soon turn his woman to a Mrs., and
we’re earnestly awaiting his Invitation Card (IV).
the Akpako master himself, Terrible Gabriel aka Terry G. Many have often wondered
how Terry G would perform as a father (a mischievous fellow even said his baby
will be born high). However, it turns out he is a good one. The singer has been
spotted shopping with his baby (whom he flaunts at every opportunity) and his
baby mama. Terry has gushed that he would soon turn his woman to a Mrs., and
we’re earnestly awaiting his Invitation Card (IV).
Of course, this list wouldn’t be complete if we don’t
mention the Kid who has a kid. Yes, it’s none other than the Pakurumo crooner,
Starboy Wizkid. When he sang, “I love my baby” in 2011, we thought he
was talking about his girlfriend, but now we know he was singing to his child.
Even though the young millionaire and silky voiced singer had earlier denied
the claims that he has a baby, he later ‘came to his senses’ and has been
celebrating God’s gift to him ever since.
mention the Kid who has a kid. Yes, it’s none other than the Pakurumo crooner,
Starboy Wizkid. When he sang, “I love my baby” in 2011, we thought he
was talking about his girlfriend, but now we know he was singing to his child.
Even though the young millionaire and silky voiced singer had earlier denied
the claims that he has a baby, he later ‘came to his senses’ and has been
celebrating God’s gift to him ever since.
Others in the club include, but not limited to, Ice Prince,
Joe El, Jesse Jagz etc
Joe El, Jesse Jagz etc
After all has been said, the kernel of this story is that
though celebrities are not preachers or imams, they have huge moral
responsibilities to the people. Whatever a musician does goes a long way in
influencing millions of other individuals, most especially youths.
though celebrities are not preachers or imams, they have huge moral
responsibilities to the people. Whatever a musician does goes a long way in
influencing millions of other individuals, most especially youths.
If our entertainers aren’t ready for wives and families,
then they should stop making babies.
then they should stop making babies.
Apart from pregnancy, how about AIDS and the battalion of
other s*xually Transmitted Diseases out there?
other s*xually Transmitted Diseases out there?
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