Several Nigerian media personalities and influencers, including Enioluwa, Steve Chuks, and Bobrisky, have publicly defended effeminate men after a viral video sparked widespread debate online over modern masculinity and men’s fashion choices.
The clip at the center of the controversy featured a compilation of stylishly dressed men—some sporting long hairstyles and backless outfits—which sharply divided social media users. While a section of viewers argued that men were becoming overly effeminate, others contended that the video was selectively edited to provoke outrage and drive online engagement.
Joining the debate, former Big Brother Naija housemate and media personality Tboss expressed strong disapproval of the outfits showcased in the video, lamenting what she described as a shift away from traditional masculinity. “This is not okay. We're slowly losing our men all in the name of expressive fashion. This is truly sad,” she remarked.
Influencer Steve Chuks swiftly pushed back against Tboss’s statement, describing her remarks as insensitive and hypocritical given her own past experiences with public scrutiny over her personal style. He pointed out that she had previously faced judgment for her appearance and hostility during her time on reality television, yet was now using her platform to police how others choose to express themselves.
“This babe had multiple piercings that our parents deemed immoral, but a man being expressive with clothes is where she draws the line,” Chuks said. “It's appalling that the said individual went on a reality show and faced a certain level of hostility from Nigerians for various reasons, but in the end, she got a platform (somewhat) and what you choose to use that platform to do is tell the world 'we're losing our men' based on how they choose to dress.”
Controversial crossdresser Bobrisky also weighed in on the conversation, calling on critics to respect personal freedom and individuality. Bobrisky emphasized that people should mind their own business rather than attempting to dictate how others dress or live their lives.
Similarly, media personality Enioluwa condemned the growing trend of targeting men whose fashion choices fall outside conventional norms and turning them into subjects of online mockery. “Stop deliberately singling people out, turning them into content and exposing them to public ridicule simply because they don’t fit your idea of what a man should be,” he stated.
Enioluwa further criticized the selective outrage surrounding the clip, noting that the footage was taken from a fashion show where many other men wore standard shirts and trousers—yet those clips were ignored in favor of sensationalism.
“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,’” he explained. “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.”
In closing, Enioluwa urged effeminate men to be cautious when granting media interviews, warning that many content creators prioritize clicks, outrage, and viral moments over telling their stories with genuine respect.

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