Feminism: See what Nigerians are saying about DJ Cuppy’s comment

Nigerians have reacted to DJ Cuppy saying she stopped being a feminist, because she doesn’t understand it.

In a recent interview, Florence Otedola, professionally known as DJ Cuppy stated that she would rather focus her energy on building a future than have debates on the role of women in the society.

Her stance on gender equality went viral and Nigerians on twitter reacted. While some thought she had a point, some others slammed her for being apparently ignorant to the plights of many women.

 

 “I used to consider myself a feminist, until I realised that I did not really understand it. I don’t like people who are hypocrites. People are out there speaking about women rights, but behind closed doors are doing crazy things.

“I will never come out as a feminist, because I am in a male dominated industry, so I have a certain scenario. I deal with men on a daily basis and I realise that they will always think that they are better than women. I don’t think it is going to solve it.

“But you must also limit the amount of attention you give them, because let’s be honest, the more energy you put into one thing, the less time you can into another.

“If I literally sat down all day and spoke about how hard it is being a woman, I won’t have time to sit here talking with you, because I will be somewhere in Alade market talking about how women need better rights.” She said

Nigerians on twitter reacted differently to her comment. See below:

https://twitter.com/slay_targaryen/status/1035148127764967424

https://twitter.com/vasheti_/status/1035120456754446336

Nigerian women are funny. Before you bash DJ cuppy drink a glass of cold juice, relax and listen to her interview again. The energy y'all are putting into tryna insult that lady won't make make her views any less effective than what a Woman that understands her worth will do.

— Tweet Ginger!!! (@4eljay) August 30, 2018

Dj cuppy thinks people look down on her in her industry because she is a woman but at this same time she doesn’t think feminism will solve that issue..??? time out please

— Hafy (@Hafymo) August 30, 2018

https://twitter.com/vasheti_/status/1035117431834980352

Feminism is a genuine struggle for equity and equality. I think its Bullcrap for DJ Cuppy to say the reason she stopped being one is cos of hypocrites, their hypocrisy did not/will not stop you from being a real feminist.

— Lérd Chigbo ā (@itschigbo) August 30, 2018