Nigerian social media personality and influencer, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, has criticised people mocking men considered effeminate following the reactions to some outfits at the just-concluded GTCO Fashion Weekend.
In a series of posts shared on his X account, Enioluwa urged men perceived as effeminate to be careful about the interviews they grant, warning that some content creators deliberately edit their videos to attract clicks and expose them to online ridicule.
He also faulted the selective attention given to men dressed in unconventional outfits at the fashion event, while videos of men wearing regular shirts and trousers received little attention.
“It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything,” he wrote, dismissing claims that Nigeria was losing its men because of the outfits showcased at the event.
Enioluwa further questioned why some people appeared surprised by the presence of effeminate men in fashion and creative industries, noting that many men working in hair salons, tailoring and other creative spaces have always been part of these professions.
He urged people to stop singling out such individuals for public ridicule, stressing that they were simply working, earning a living and minding their business.
The influencer also warned against promoting narratives that could put people’s lives and safety at risk, reminding social media users that personal disagreements do not justify hostility or public humiliation.
He concluded by calling on people with social media platforms to use their influence responsibly rather than encourage mockery and judgment of others.
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