Popular media personality and content creator GehGeh has stirred controversy with recent comments about Nigerian women and relationships, claiming that modern women view relationships as a form of employment. In a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, GehGeh suggested that men should stop marrying, as he believes that marriage has become a strategy used by women to lure men into spending their resources.
Drawing comparisons between the past and present, GehGeh explained that marriage in previous generations was centered around a different dynamic, where women were seen as providers who submitted to their husbands’ authority. “My dad got married because, in his era, it was women who work for men. Then the man is the king with plenty wives who work for him while he handles the authority and protection,” he stated. He emphasized that in the past, women worked on farms, provided for their families, and contributed to the welfare of the household, while the man maintained authority as the head of the family.
However, GehGeh expressed discontent with the current situation, suggesting that these traditional roles no longer apply in modern Nigerian marriages. “But is it like that nowadays?” he questioned, indicating that the shift in roles has led to what he perceives as a problematic trend in relationships today.
The content creator went on to label Nigerian women as “the worst to date or marry” due to what he sees as a prevalent focus on financial gain in relationships. He criticized the expectation that men should financially support their partners, claiming that women often view relationships as a means of employment, where men are expected to pay their bills and provide for them.
“They see relationships as a form of employment. They believe their partners have to pay their bills. I’m not ready for that,” he said, asserting that he could not personally engage in a relationship that demands such financial responsibility.
GehGeh’s comments have sparked a heated debate, with many people expressing differing views on his perspective. Some agree with his observations about modern relationships, particularly the increasing financial expectations placed on men, while others argue that his stance is overly generalized and unfairly critical of Nigerian women.
The discussion touches on broader societal issues, including gender roles, financial independence, and the expectations surrounding relationships and marriage in contemporary Nigerian culture. While some may agree with GehGeh’s frustrations, others see his statements as an oversimplification of the complexities of modern relationships, and an unfair characterization of Nigerian women as a whole.
As this debate continues to unfold, it highlights the evolving nature of relationships and the challenges men and women face in navigating these expectations in today’s society.
