Godfatherism promotes hatred, says Wumi Toriola

Actress, Wumi Toriola has expressed grave concern about the supposed prevalence of godfatherism and ‘godmotherism’ in the Nigerian entertainment sector.

Toriola was reacting to the passing of singer, Mohbad, who allegedly grappled with his musical career after severing ties with Marlian Music, a record label owned by his senior colleague, Naira Marley.

The film producer emphasised the drawbacks of godfatherism, including hindering possibilities and promotion of hatred, in a post via her Instagram page.

This, according to ‘Queen Lateefah’ is the reason she and a few others have decided to serve as their godparents and goddaughter.

She wrote: “Godfatherism/motherism One wrong, Dem go off the light and carry wire. Block intending helpers, cancel opportunities, breed hate, and a lot more. God abeg. The reason some of us have chosen to be our own godfather, godmother, and goddaughter.”

The 35-year-old entertainer also prayed for divine intervention, beseeching God to send godly destiny helpers.

She added: “God, please raise destiny helpers with a mind of God.”