On Instagram, Kanayo posted a video where he prayed for his son’s well-being. He wanted his son to keep his ‘He’ identity and orientation no matter the societal pressures. He also wanted his son to focus on his academics instead of tattoos and such, and to remember the values he grew up with.

In his words;

“America will be proud of you. Your achievements will cause America to celebrate you. You will imbibe the good of the land and eat the good therefore. You will continue to be a HE from Ezinihitte Mbaise in Nigeria. Your focus shall be on your books and job NOT ON TATTOOS. May you never depart from your upbringing. Do not forget God. You shall ever remain on God’s Radar and GPS. Good luck boy”.

Reactions trailing Kanayo’s prayer to son

Switb wrote, “Sorry but I need to laugh which is you will be a he. From his mouth to God’s ears”

Chiegbo wrote, “The focus shall be on your books and Job not on tattoos got me”

King Stanbell wrote, “You shall continue to be a HE”

Patrick Oche wrote, “Them dey add transgender for prayer point these days. E reach”

Chi Nonye wrote, “You will continue to be a HE. Lol. You know what’s up before he changes his name to Linda, Maria, Rose lmao”

Eselu Chief wrote, “Iseeee!!! Emphasis on continue to be a HE. Very important, before mpa gi ejiri gi me sacrifice”