Veteran Nollywood actor Richard Mofe Damijo recently reflected on the importance of daughters, challenging traditional African preferences for male children.
RMD emphasized that having a daughter surpasses the value of having three sons, drawing from personal experience. He recounted how his sisters selflessly cared for their ailing father, while their brothers didn’t similarly sacrifice.
“Men who lament having only daughters fail to recognize their blessings,” RMD argued. “Daughters bring numerous benefits, including potential longevity, reduced worry, and increased compliance.”
RMD highlighted daughters’ unique ability to maintain emotional connections with parents, often welcoming them into their homes in old age.
“When my father was ill, my sister left her job to stay with him. My other sister left her business to work shifts with her. None of us boys left our business or work,” RMD shared.
“Yet you foolishly complain that you have only girls? You have hit the jackpot! Each of your daughters is worth three sons! Having a daughter prolongs your life. She will not get into as much trouble as your sons.”
“She is less likely to be disobedient. When she leaves your house, she will remember you. If you are too old to leave alone, she will move you into her home, matrimonial or not. Go and thank God for having daughters!”
