“I Am A Feminist, But I Don’t Support Women Disrespecting Their Husbands” – Funke

Nigerian actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele has openly expressed her support for feminism.

However, she clarified that this does not mean she supports women being disrespectful to their husbands in the name of feminism.

In a video addressing skit maker Kamo State and his wife, Akindele rejected the idea that women are the “weaker sex,” emphasizing instead that they are “strong and bold.”

She encouraged men to treat women with special regard and not confine them to traditional roles, such as those limited to the kitchen. She also stressed the importance of women’s financial empowerment, urging them to achieve economic independence to better support their husbands.

She said:

“I’m a feminist but I do not support a woman disrespecting her husband. Do what is right.

“I believe that we are not the weaker sex or vessel. Men are supposed to treat us specially and respect us. Men should not also feel that a woman belongs in the kitchen and can be talked to anyhow.

“We women are strong and bold. Also, our economic power is important, that is why we should make sure we have the power and protect it so we can support our husbands.”