Nigerian media personality and Nigerian Idol host, IK Osakioduwa, has stirred up conversation on social media following his criticism of women who treat romantic relationships as financial transactions.
Osakioduwa shared his views in response to a viral video showing two women debating whether women should always expect money from men they are dating. One of the women in the video took a firm stance against such expectations, calling out others for basing relationships solely on financial gain.
Reposting the clip to his social media, Osakioduwa added a blunt caption that quickly set off a heated online debate.
“I’m a traditional man. A Nigerian man. We are used to taking care of our women. However, it’s truly disgusting to see women reduce the basis of a relationship to money. You are a person, NOT a product. And I’m a man, NOT an ATM,” he wrote.
His statement sparked a wave of reactions, drawing praise from some followers who supported his stance and criticism from others who viewed the comment as dismissive of women’s economic expectations in relationships. The conversation quickly escalated, with feminists, traditionalists, and everyday users voicing contrasting opinions in the comment sections across multiple platforms.
Osakioduwa is known for his candid takes on social issues, and this latest post once again places him at the center of a gender-based discourse that continues to dominate Nigeria’s online space.
