Famakin Fears Raising Kids Among ‘Dullards’
Mixed reaction have trailed Prominent food critic, Opeyemi Famakin after lamenting that he is worried about raising his future children in Nigeria.
Speaking during a discussion, Famakin pointed out that he has no intention of relocating abroad because he wants to contribute to building the country, while also expressing deep concerns over the kind of environment his kids would grow up in.
“In real life, Nigerians, the way Nigerians are dull, it scares me for my children, because I don’t want to japa. I want to build Nigeria. But my kids, my kids cannot grow up with these dullards. My kids cannot, and they are loud about it,” he said.
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The critic also compared Nigerians to Ghanaians, stating that Ghanaians demonstrate stronger critical thinking.
“Ghanaians are smarter than Nigerians. It’s just, they are not as hardworking. No, they are not as hardworking, they are not hustlers. Nigerians are business smart. You can be business smart and dull generally,” Famakin added.
He therefore noted that while Nigerians are known for hustle, business sense, and creativity, he believes the general reasoning and attitude around him make him uneasy about parenting in the country.
BY ABDULBAQI JIBREEL AJAO
