Last week, numerous young men from Nigeria engaged in discussions in the comments of American influencer Luis Olivas. He shares content similar to Andrew Tate’s, which positions men as ‘alpha’ and encourages them to act selfishly in relationships. His follower count surged from a few hundred thousand to over a million in just days, as he urged men to treat women poorly. This sparked outrage due to his blatant promotion of sexist views.
In his posts, he made statements such as “Giving her a second chance is like watching the same film twice; the ending never changes,” and “A man will set aside his happiness for a woman, but a woman will prioritize her own happiness over her man.” These quotes were often accompanied by the phrase “Bro to Bro.” Despite being active on TikTok for a while, it was only recently that many Nigerians became aware of him.
In response to this, women have started to quote-tweet a message by Omotara Lawrence, who encouraged women to embrace their own importance with the phrase “Girl to Girl.”
Here are 20 principles proposed by the Girl to Girl movement that are being embraced:
Recognize Red Flags
Be Open to Change
Prioritize Self-Love
Identify Toxicity
Show Appreciation for Yourself
Embrace Body Positivity
Protect Your Space
Dismiss Gaslighters
Stay Physically Active
Enjoy Being Single
Allow Yourself to Cry
Set Boundaries
Focus on Yourself
Work Hard
Be Financially Savvy
Speak Up for Yourself
No Apologies Needed
Regular Health Checkups
Learn to Save
Avoid Pain
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