Nigerian actress, filmmaker and producer Funke Akindele has mapped out herself as a feminist.
A feminist is someone who advocates the political, economic, and social equality of women.
She was however quick to note that she does not buy the idea or encourage women being disrespectful to their husbands, under the guise of being feminists.
In a video addressing skit maker Kamo State and his wife, the filmmaker said she rejects the notion that women are the “weaker sex,” emphasising that they are “strong and bold”.
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She urged men to treat women “specially” and not confine them to traditional roles of being in the kitchen. Funke Akindele further stressed the importance of women’s economic power, advising them to secure financial independence to support their husbands. She said:
“I’m a feminist but I do not support a woman disrespecting her husband. Do what is right.
“I believe that we are not the weaker sex or vessel. Men are suppose to treat us specially and respect us. Men should not also feel that a woman belongs to the kitchen and can be talked to anyhow.
“We women are strong, and bold. Also, our economic power is important that is why we should make sure we have the power and protect it so we can support our husbands.”
Watch her speak below: