Victoria Sewoodor
Many have reacted to the trending video of a woman who rejected a new car her 200L son bought for her. Reacting to this, Busuyi Ojo-Jobus, Founder and Publisher of All Campus Show, analyzed one of the problems of the upcoming generation in a letter he wrote:
"The same discipline used in the movie industry from the inception of Nigerian film production remains till now. It has become more stringent, aiming for extraordinary productions that everyone enjoys. However, the young ones, especially in their careers, often behave indifferently, claiming it's too challenging. Many of them have filmmakers as parents, yet these parents, understanding the commitment life demands, say, "Leave them; this generation is different."
"Observing how young ladies dress and how young boys behave, as well as their characters towards everything, we dismiss their concerns, attributing it to the changing times. Consequently, we see many young individuals becoming wealthy without putting in the necessary work. I, too, wouldn't want to associate with anyone whose hands are not clean. However, we witness our ladies pursuing such individuals, using them to renew sacrifices. Although they may not die, these constitute a significant percentage of the girls we see today – in church, on the street, praying to get married to an innocent boy, God forbid.
"Try to abstain from all evils, work hard; as a woman, you can also achieve greatness. There are numerous powerful women out there, such as Folorunsho Alakija, Okonjo Iweala, Morayo Brow-Afolabi, and others.
"Their success is a result of how they conducted themselves when they were young. You can't eat your cake and still have it. The boys you are following may not be marriage material; they may face problems in the future that lead to untimely death, madness, or ruin.
"Yet, these are the boys you are following, possibly the fathers of your children. I'm not saying girls should not be with guys or enjoy themselves to any level; you may choose to have sex before marriage or engage in other activities. What I'm emphasizing is knowing the kind of guys you associate with – choose those who understand the importance of the future and are not compromising today for a spoiled tomorrow, guys like me, Habeeb Abdul, Mustapha Adebayo and other good guys out there."