Veteran comedian Ali Baba has sparked widespread conversation after reacting to a viral video from Ojude Oba celebrations, where a woman was seen using an electric cigarette, a moment that led him into a broader reflection on how culture and societal norms are evolving.
In a reflective post, Ali Baba said the video made him think deeply about how “acceptable behaviour” is changing as society evolves, and whether long-standing cultural values are gradually being redefined.
He raised a series of questions around modern gender roles and relationships, asking whether feminism and changing social dynamics are shifting expectations between men and women in ways that would have been unusual in earlier generations.
He also questioned whether society is moving toward a future where traditional roles in marriage and family life may no longer apply — from proposals, to surnames, to financial responsibilities, and even cultural practices like bride price.
While noting that culture is dynamic and constantly evolving, he asked where society should draw the line between progression and the loss of core values.
He concluded by stressing that his thoughts were not conclusions, but open questions meant to reflect on how fast society is changing, and what that means for identity, relationships, and cultural balance moving forward.
