Nigerian singer Simi is sharing powerful insights in her recent video regarding the importance of empowering the girl child. She urged parents to teach their daughters to be independent and self-sufficient rather than dependent on men.
Simi criticized the outdated notion of some parents telling their daughters that they will eventually find someone to take care of them. She emphasized that it’s crucial for young women to have something to offer in return, ensuring they can reciprocate generosity when they encounter it.
Recognizing her own privilege, Simi reflected on her upbringing, stating that she had a lot of love and support from those around her. She acknowledged that not all women are afforded the same grace and urged society to be kinder to women. She encouraged others to identify opportunities that women qualify for and not hesitate to support them.
Reactions to her message varied widely on social media. One commenter, peaceful_baddie, remarked, “The truth is without men, 90% of my gender will never wear bone straight in their entire life… men are the backbone of my gender, so we have to cherish them.”
Another user, thefixerlawyer, praised Simi, stating, “Simi is smart and unproblematic. Well opined.”
Conversely, some comments reflected skepticism about women’s independence. A commenter, its_rasheedat, pointed out the contradictions among women discussing empowerment, saying, “Na poor man female children full this comment section. It’s one thing if the men are the ones opposing advice, but it’s the women— all these fine women and empty skull.”
In contrast, charmnova highlighted the potential power of financially independent women, stating,
Imagine women with money!! Common, these men won’t even have a say!! Women make money!!!”
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