Veteran Nollywood actor Anayo Modestus Onyekwere, popularly known as Kanayo O. Kanayo, has taken to social media to offer some humorous yet insightful advice to young Nigerians, specifically those in the Generation Z age group. In a lighthearted video clip making the rounds online, Kanayo expressed his concerns about the character traits often exhibited by Gen Zs, particularly in their interactions with older generations.
In the video, he urged young people to learn the art of diplomacy when approaching older family members for support. He emphasized the importance of presenting their requests in a respectful and strategic manner. Using an example, he humorously critiqued a scenario where a young musician approaches an uncle for sponsorship, only to sing a catchy but perhaps inappropriate song.
“You know this Gen Z generation, they never cease to baffle me. You’re going to your uncle to sponsor your project, say you’re a musician and your uncle says what’s the title of your song, you now say…” he began, before singing a snippet from Chella Boi’s Afrobeat and hip-hop mashup, ‘Nyash Na Nyash.’
“You think your uncle would sponsor such a song? Gen Z, you guys must born again!” he playfully concluded.
Kanayo’s message resonates with the ongoing discourse about generational differences and the importance of communication skills, especially in navigating relationships with older family members. His humorous take serves as both entertainment and a gentle reminder for young people to approach their goals with the right attitude.