Nigerian media personality and fashion influencer, Toke Makinwa, has reignited discussions on gender, marriage, and financial motives, insisting that men, not women, are the real gold diggers.
She shared her views on a recent episode of her podcast, tackling the persistent stereotype that women only marry wealthy men for money.
Makinwa spoke out against how society often brands women as gold diggers, noting that many men also marry into affluent families but rarely face criticism.
She emphasized that numerous men openly pursue partners from wealthy backgrounds without shame.
“They marry generational wealth, and they do it without shame,” she added.
Despite her critique, Makinwa made it clear that she doesn’t harbor resentment toward men who marry strategically for financial reasons.
“And I don’t hate on them,” she noted, stressing that marriage has always involved financial considerations for both partners.
To further illustrate her point, she mentioned how she would advise her own brother.
“If my brother comes to me with two ladies and asks which one to marry, I will advise him to marry the one from a good financial background,” Makinwa said.