Nigerian comedian and actor Okey Bakassi has sparked conversation on gender dynamics, stating that men play a major role in creating a culture of entitlement among women—particularly those considered attractive.
Speaking during an appearance on The Honest Bunch Podcast, Bakassi argued that everyday interactions between men and women have conditioned many women to see beauty as a gateway to privileges and an easier life.
According to him, repeated gestures from men—often intended to impress or express admiration—have reinforced the idea that physical attractiveness can substitute for effort or personal ambition.
“We men are guilty of what we’ve turned our women into. We’ve conditioned them to believe that once they are beautiful, they can get anything,” he said.
Bakassi cited familiar scenarios in Nigerian urban life, where men approach attractive women with offers of convenience or assistance, including rides and unsolicited favors. Expressions like “fine girl no suppose dey trek,” he noted, have become embedded in social interactions.
He explained that such behavior creates a cycle in which women begin to internalize these privileges as expectations, potentially reducing their perceived need to work or strive.
“Slangs like ‘fine girl no suppose dey trek’ make them assume since it’s that way, we won’t work,” he added.
The comedian emphasized that this mindset did not emerge overnight but developed gradually through consistent societal reinforcement, urging a broader reflection on how everyday actions shape attitudes and expectations.