Kunle Afolayan Faces Criticism for Dance Moves with Daughter at Series Launch Event

Renowned Nigerian movie producer, Kunle Afolayan, sparked controversy and faced criticism over the weekend as he engaged in dance routines with his daughter, Eyiyemi Afolayan, at the launch event of his highly anticipated series ‘Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre’.

The star-studded event saw the presence of notable actors such as Sola Sobowale, Lateef Adedimeji, Mo Bimpe, and Bimbo Ademoye, along with musicians D’Banj and Tunde Kelani among others, creating a buzz in the entertainment industry.

During the event, Kunle Afolayan was captured on camera dancing with his eldest daughter, Eyiyemi Afolayan, who also features in the Anikulapo series, drawing mixed reactions from spectators and fans alike.

While some praised Afolayan for what they perceived as a protective gesture towards his daughter, preventing other men from dancing with her, others criticized the father-daughter dance as inappropriate and crossing boundaries.

Social media was abuzz with diverse opinions, with users expressing both admiration for the duo’s chemistry on the dance floor and disapproval for what they deemed as overly intimate dance moves between a father and his daughter.

Comments from users on various platforms ranged from admiration for the bond shared between Kunle Afolayan and Eyiyemi to concerns about the nature of their dance routine, questioning cultural norms and boundaries.

Despite the mixed reactions, the video of the dance routine swiftly went viral, sparking debates on social media and raising questions about the line between familial bonding and public display, particularly in the entertainment industry.