Nigerian actor, Richard Mofe Damijo has penned a charming and candy letter to his daughter, Efemena who turned 16 at present.
“My Efemena, My Princess, I can’t believe it’s been 2 years since I wrote you “that letter” and low-key made some guarantees -sigh- had I recognized 2 years have been going to creep up on me so shortly, I wouldn’t have been so fast to! -sob-
I take a look at you and nonetheless thank God for gifting you to me, I nonetheless fear in regards to the distinction between your era and mine and nonetheless fear that I’d by no means be a ok father or mother to you and your brother.
I simply want I raised you to talk Urhobo past Migwo, that’s one remorse I’ve in elevating you however belief me I’m about to vary that.
I additionally want I may join extra to you by letting you put on no matter you want to put on, go wherever you want to go and allow you to keep out as late as you want however sorry honey that’s by no means going to occur, not even at 21 or 25 as a result of I’m that African Dad that may come to your home and set my guidelines, sorry however I’m not sorry.
I nonetheless need to be the actually cool dad so go forward make that IG account you’ve been hiding for a number of months public (Yea, I assume you thought I didn’t know, haha, you be Americana, I be Warri boy). Anyway, Efemena, don’t let go of first, your Christian then your African values as they’re necessary.
Let’s simply be clear that, I’ll nonetheless Censor your mates, Create a curfew, Censor your outfits and be a “monitoring spirit” unto your social media accounts and if you happen to create a covert one, I’ll discover it so don’t hassle.
I nonetheless select what is correct and acceptable over what’s cool.
I perceive if you happen to assume 16 isn’t getting you the total free go, don’t sweat it child, even 25 in all probability received’t.
Thank you child for loving me unconditionally, I do love you way more.
Happy 16th birthday Efemena Mofe-Damijo, God bless and hold you all the time.
Love,
Daddy #MenaAt16 #DaddysPrincess #MenaMofeDamijo #RMDsPride”
