Get married, pursue PhD or leave my house by 27 – Kanayo tells daughter

Veteran Nollywood actor, Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has penned a touching birthday message to his daughter, Uloaku, as she turned 25.

In a post shared on his official social media page, the legendary actor celebrated his daughter’s new age with love while also outlining his expectations for her future.

Kanayo, known for his no-nonsense persona both on and off screen, expressed that by the time Uloaku turns 27, he expects her to have either gotten married, completed her PhD, or moved out to begin life fully as an independent adult.

Kanayo 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. THINGS TO DELETE. What realities there are and the facade of things thereof.

“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. Your dad”.

Born on 1 March 1962, the actor is also a lawyer.

He is a recipient of the national award, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).

In 2006, he won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role for his performance in the movie Family Battle.

Kanayo started his acting career in 1982, acting in productions by the Nigerian Television Authority.

He made his debut movie appearance in the year 1992 in the film Living in Bondage.

He has starred in over 100 films.