Nollywood actress Regina Daniels has sparked controversy with her birthday message to her stepson, Amir Nwoko, who turned 18 on October 14.
In a heartfelt post, Regina shared photos and videos with Amir, expressing pride in watching him grow into a “handsome, intelligent, compassionate, and humble young man.” However, her comment about “watching him grow” raised eyebrows due to the significant age difference between Regina, 25, and Amir, now 18.
Some fans questioned the phrasing, suggesting it was inappropriate given their age gap. “@ferguson_igwe commented, “Watching him grow? 22 yrs and 18 yrs no be age grade?”
Others defended Regina, pointing out that she has been married to Amir’s father, Ned Nwoko, for five years, meaning she has indeed watched Amir grow from 13 to 18. “@osibekee stated, “She has been married for five years, meaning he was 13 and now 18. Isn’t that watching him grow enough?”
Regina’s post has ignited a heated debate about her relationship with her stepson and the appropriateness of her comment.