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Renowned Nollywood actor Kanayo O. Kanayo, who recently welcomed his son Clinton Mbaise into the world of filmmaking, decided to honour African traditions by accepting his first paycheck for his work on set and gave him fatherly blessings.
Kanayo emphasized the significance of ancestral customs in fostering progress within the nation, reflecting on how these traditions have shaped the lives of many.
Clinton received a payment of N50,000 upon the completion of their joint movie production.
In a video shared on Kanayo’s Instagram account, he was seen requesting N500 from his son’s earnings and then invoking prayers for Clinton’s success in the film industry.
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The seasoned actor urged Nigerians to honor the tradition of presenting their first earnings to their fathers for blessings, highlighting the unique role a father plays in bestowing blessings upon their children, as opposed to religious leaders.
Kanayo said, “I want to observe a culture from our ancestors which has led to the progress of many people you see today, ”Father blessing.’
“Clinton my son just concluded a few production management with us and he has earned his first salary, his first salary is N50,000 for a movie.
“Clinton from your pocket in the N50,000 give me N500.
“The first salary of a young man, he goes to his father to say Nnayi my salary is N50,000, the father may decide to take the entire money, he may also decide to take any amount and his father will now bless him.
“The idea of his father asking him to know the salary is, so his father would teach him financial management.
“All you going to pastors to give your salary, you are wasting your time, is not part of our culture.”
Watch the video below:
