Shaffy Bello Advocates for Respectful Address to Elders

Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello shared her thoughts on the importance of respectful address towards elders during a podcast. She referenced a viral exchange between UBA Chairman Tony Elumelu and a young woman who called him "Tony." Bello stated that she does not appreciate being called "Shaffy" by individuals younger than herself, asserting that it is fair for younger people to use titles when addressing their elders.

She recounted her response when a child calls her by her first name, saying, “You haven’t earned the right, and you never will.” Bello emphasized that having children around the same age as those addressing her makes it uncomfortable. She criticized casual greetings like "Hi," expressing that respect for elders is crucial, and noted that even children in the United States use respectful titles when addressing older individuals, stating, “Even children in the U.S. call me ‘Ma.’”.