'Your first salary is for your father, not pastor' - Kanayo tells son

Actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has proudly received his son, Clinton's first earnings from his film work and imparted his paternal blessings upon him.

It can be recalled that the celebrated Nollywood icon recently marked a significant milestone for his son Clinton Mbaise, who ventured into filmmaking, honoring African traditions in the process.

In a video shared on social media, the actor introduced Clinton to the team at Simpliciter Associates Productions, his own production house, during a film shoot, where Clinton was to serve as an assistant production manager and personal aide to his father.

However, the actor has been spotted accepting Clinton's inaugural salary as an assistant production manager in Nollywood.

He also took the opportunity to encourage others to seek their fathers' blessings with their first paycheck instead of turning to their pastors.

Kanayo noted that the sum a parent might accept from their child's earnings is a personal choice, and stressed the unique power of a father's blessing.

He expressed, “I want to observe a culture from our ancestors which has led to the progress of many people you see today, a "Father's 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.”

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