Nigerian actor Kanayo O. Kanayo has caused a stir on social media with his controversial prayer for his son Montel Kanayo, who is set to travel to the United States of America to further his education.The veteran actor shared a short video on Instagram, where he bid farewell to his son and advised him to uphold the values of his humble upbringing and roots.

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He also urged him to avoid any immoral behaviour and focus on his academic success.However, what caught the attention of many viewers was his emphasis on his son's identity as a "he". He said: "You are going there as a he, you will come back as a he. You will not go there and come back as a they."His statement was apparently a reference to transgenderism, which is the condition of identifying with a different gender from one's biological sex.

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The actor seemed to imply that he was against his son changing his gender identity or expression while abroad.His prayer sparked mixed reactions from social media users, who either praised him for his parental guidance or criticised him for his transphobic remarks.

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See below some comments under the video:<img alt="" class="wp-image-517838"/><img alt="" class="wp-image-517839"/><img alt="" class="wp-image-517840"/><img alt="" class="wp-image-517841"/>Kanayo O. Kanayo is one of Nigeria's most popular and respected actors, who has starred in over 100 movies. What do you think of his prayer for his son?Watch the video of Kanayo O. Kanayo's prayer for his son here and see for yourself.

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