A post asked users to name one thing Nigeria is known for, and while many people highlighted the country’s strengths — such as its rich culture, music, and resilience — one user chose to respond negatively, writing, “Producing empty headed women.”

This statement is deeply offensive and misogynistic. It unfairly generalizes and demeans Nigerian women, ignoring the countless women who have made significant contributions in education, politics, technology, and entrepreneurship. Reducing an entire gender to such a degrading stereotype reinforces harmful sexism and undermines the progress being made toward gender equality. Comments like this should be condemned, as they do not promote discussion or reflection but instead spread hate and disrespect toward women who continue to make Nigeria proud.

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