Beyond his music and activism, the late Fela Kuti's parenting style was largely unknown until Thursday, when his younger son gave a rare peek into his iconic father’s views on child discipline.
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The Afrobeat star, who leads his father’s former band ‘Egypt 80,’ said, “As a product of the Nigerian educational system, I was beaten in school then. That is what I love my father for. When I was about to enter school– on every first day—my father would give me a letter directed to the headmistress for primary and the principal for secondary. He told the teachers or school authorities to report me to him and not touch or flog me in school if I did anything wrong.
Meanwhile, the Nigerian police force PRO, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has confirmed that Ms Nwadigbo, the teacher and staff of Christ-Mitots School, Ikorodu, has now been taken into custody for child abuse.Similarly, the Lagos State Ministry of Youth and Social Development responded to the incident. Mobolaji Ogunlende, a ministry representative, emphasised their commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in educational institutions.
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