A viral video showed two polite young ladies answering a stranger’s questions. A comment read, “He’s indebted to her and her parents if na Naija,” implying he must support them financially. This stereotype unfairly portrays Nigerian women as dependent on men. Many women are hardworking and independent. Instead of promoting such narratives, we should recognize individuals for their values, not harmful assumptions.

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