Nigerian On-Air personality Toke Makinwa is renowned for being a strong feminist. Every week, several messages drop on her social media pages speaking up for women and against ‘male privileges’ in society.
Due to he continuous viewpoint, many people now have the perception that she hates men. However, she has come out to deny that.
According to her, Feminism isn’t about ‘hatred towards the male gender’ but about speaking against inequality.
Toke Makinwa made these series of reactions after a Twitter user tagged her as a man hater.
“Feminism is not about hating men,” a Twitter user @hu0ma wrote.
@ebereamaka4 responded saying “Let’s ask @tokstarr or Tonto,” insinuating that the On-Air personality is one of the haters of men.
In response, Toke wrote saying “I don’t hate men, I hate Patriarchy and I speak against “male privileges.”
“Know the difference and set yourself free.
“Feminism is not hatred towards the male gender, I just can’t stand the male privileges that exists, It is speaking out against patriarchy, it is inclusion and there are men who support feminism too.”
