LASU Lecturer Declares All Her Children Must Marry Yoruba Spouses Amid Ethnic Identity Debate
- Victor Nwoko
- May 21
- 1 min read
LAGOS, Nigeria — A lecturer at Lagos State University (LASU), Adeyinka Bello, has publicly declared that all of her children, who she described as “100% Yoruba,” must marry Yoruba spouses, regardless of where those Yoruba individuals are from — even if they hail from Yoruba communities in Cuba or Brazil.
Bello made the statement on Wednesday, May 21, while responding to recent comments by Nigerian music star Davido, who had declared himself “Igbo by blood.” The singer made the assertion while replying to criticism from a social media user who questioned his association with the Igbo ethnic group, claiming they would eventually betray him.
Davido, whose paternal grandmother, Esther Nnenna Adeleke, was an Igbo woman, used the opportunity to affirm his heritage and refute the divisive remark.
In her reaction, Bello dismissed Davido’s statement, describing his behavior as “typical to type.” She emphasized her commitment to cultural preservation and ethnic continuity, stating that her children will not be allowed to marry outside of the Yoruba ethnic group.
“I will ensure my kids all marry Yoruba — even if it’s Yoruba from Cuba or Brazil,” she said.
Her comment has stirred online discussions surrounding ethnic identity, cultural pride, and inter-ethnic marriage in Nigeria — a country where ethnic affiliations often influence social and familial expectations.
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