“Where are the fathers?” – Pooja sparks debate after Dembele’s mum was invited to the stage

• Sports journalist Pooja sparked online debate after noting that only Ousmane Dembélé’s mother was invited on stage during his award moment.

• He questioned the absence of the father and urged men not to take a backseat in raising their children.

Sports journalist and media personality, Pooja, has stirred conversations online after raising a thought-provoking question during a recent football award ceremony.

In a viral post shared on X, Pooja highlighted that French football star Ousmane Dembélé’s mother was invited to the stage to celebrate with her son, while his father was noticeably absent.

“Dembele’s mother invited to the stage. Where is the father? Dear Fathers, we must not take backseat in raising our kids o,” Pooja wrote.

His remarks quickly sparked debate, with many social media users weighing in on the role of fathers in parenting. Some argued that mothers are often more present and visible in a child’s life journey, while others maintained that fathers should not be overlooked or sidelined.

In other news…. Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has sparked discussion online after issuing a strong rebuke to women who choose to become second wives.

In an Instagram post echoing a cleric’s message, Edochie labeled such women as “greedy” and “inconsiderate,” stating that their decisions are built on the pain and tears of others.

She emphasized that entering a marriage in this way brings “shame and misfortune” rather than honor, warning that anyone who builds happiness on another woman’s suffering will eventually face the consequences.

Her words …

“IF YOU’RE A SECOND WIFE , YOU ARE NOTHING BUT A W!TCH .

YOU ARE NOT INNOCENT , YOU ARE NOT SPECIAL , YOU ARE JUST GREEDY.

YOU HAVE CHOSEN TO FEED ON ANOTHER WOMAN’S TEARS , TO BUILD YOUR HAPPINESS ON SOMEONE ELSE’S PAIN

DO NOT CALL IT LOVE , IT IS W!CKEDNESS .

DO NOT CALL IT DESTINY , IT IS COVETOUSNESS .

YOU STOLE WHAT WAS NOT YOURS , AND YOU EXPECT TO BE CELEBRATED ?

NEVER.

A SECOND WIFE IS NOT A QUEEN .

SHE IS A USURPER .

YOU ARE THE THIEF THAT SLIPPED INTO ANOTHER WOMAN’S HOME PRETENDING TO BE A BRIDE .

AND KNOW THIS : THE SAME TEARS YOU CAUSED WILL CRY AGAINST YOU , THE SAME PAIN YOU CAUSED , WILL VISIT YOUR DOORSTEP.

THERE IS NO GLORY IN BEING A SECOND WIFE ONLY SHAME , CURSES , AND THE UNENDING REMINDER THAT YOU , COULD NEVER BE FIRST.

STILL ON STILL HAPPY SUNDAY GREAT LOVERS OF RITA EDOCHIE TODAY’S SERMON WAS ON TAKING WHAT DOES NOT BELONG TO YOU”