Toke Makinwa responded sharply to a social media troll who criticized Nigerian women for dating multiple partners and still not being married or divorced.
The troll reacted to a tweet defending men against women who had “dated multiple partners before marrying,” writing:
“Nigerian girls should be wise. Toke Makinwa said that a few years ago, now we don’t even know who gave her belle 😹 Blessing CEO said the same, now she’s involved with someone who has a prison case 😹 Tiwa Savage said the same 😹 now she says she doesn’t mind being a fifth wife 😹”
Toke’s immediate reply was blunt: “You are MAD.”
She then addressed the wider scrutiny Nigerian women face, tweeting:
“To be a woman in Nigeria is extremely exhausting. It’s funny how mad some of you men are and you’ll continue to stay mad. You stay steady adding me to things that have nothing to do with me. Once a woman’s choice doesn’t sit well with your ego, you think she’ll take an L. I’m so happy women know they don’t have to settle for rubbish anymore. Some of you need to heal from your traumatic upbringing and let people be. Funny how you think my choice reflects some kind of setback, boy if you don’t GTF.”
The troll continued his attack, saying:
“Shut up, you’re among the set of women misguiding young girls. A few years ago you bragged about being alone?? Why did you get pregnant?? 😂😂😂 Why did you give birth?? Wasn’t it a man who gave you belle?? You’re nothing but an animal.”
Toke shot back with:
“Look at somebody’s 9 months embarrassing his lineage out here in these streets. Ya’ll swear I’m not important, but you blame me every chance you get. Ode.”
Her responses highlight the relentless judgment Nigerian women face over their personal decisions, while affirming their right to live life on their own terms.
