Media personality and content creator Enioluwa Adeoluwa has cautioned content creators against filming and mocking men perceived as effeminate for online engagement, warning that such videos could expose them to ridicule, harassment and threats to their safety.
Enioluwa, popularly known as Enioluwa, made the remarks in a post on X while reacting to conversations surrounding videos from a recent fashion show.
He advised men whose dressing or mannerisms attract public attention to exercise caution when granting interviews, accusing some content creators of prioritising clicks and engagement over responsible storytelling.
The media personality also faulted suggestions that men who dress or express themselves outside conventional masculine expectations represent a loss of Nigerian identity.
He argued that the event was a fashion show where participants were expected to showcase different styles. However, videos featuring men in conventional shirts and trousers received less attention than those that generated controversy.
Adeoluwa wrote, “It’s interesting how people attend fashion shows, pick out videos of men dressed a certain way, put them together, and suddenly the conversation becomes, “We are losing our men.”
“Meanwhile, that same fashion show has plenty of men wearing regular shirts and trousers, but those videos rarely get the same attention.
“It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything”.
He added that people interested in seeing men who fit their definition of masculinity could visit places such as stadiums and gyms rather than targeting others because of their appearance.
“If you want to see men who fit your definition of “masculinity,” go to a stadium on a Saturday, visit the gym near your house, and have a field day”.
Enioluwa speaks against clickbait videos
The content creator further criticised social media users who record men working in hair salons, tailoring, fashion design and other creative industries before sharing their videos to attract engagement.
He maintained that these men were simply earning a living and should not become subjects of public ridicule because of their appearance or mannerisms.
“You’ll record men who work in hair salons, men who are tailors, fashion designers, and others in the creative space, and post their videos online as clickbait, knowing full well that people will try to ridicule them.
“These people are simply working, earning a living and minding their own business. Let them be! Don’t make videos of them.”
Enioluwa also warned that negative online narratives could put the men featured in such videos at risk of harassment and threats to their personal safety.
He concluded by criticising social media users who position themselves as moral authorities over other people’s lives, urging them to examine their own conduct before judging others.
“Before you become the judge of everyone else’s life, perhaps remove the log from your own eye first.”
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