Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has caused a stir online following his recent comments about feminism during an interview with The EchoRoom. At 48, the outspoken actor didn’t hold back as he shared his view that modern feminism has gone beyond its original mission and now feels like “a crime.”
He argued that the movement, which once aimed to fight gender inequality and oppression, has now shifted into something more extreme. According to Jim, it didn’t happen naturally. He claimed it began as a smart marketing move by a popular women’s magazine that wanted to sell more copies. The campaign, he said, was targeted at women who felt left out in a male-dominated society.
While Jim acknowledged that early feminist efforts were meaningful and necessary, he believes the message has been taken too far over time. “Certain women bought into the ideology and made it their own,” he explained, adding that it has now become a lifestyle that pushes women to reject men entirely.
He also pointed out what he sees as a major flaw in the movement — double standards. Jim believes modern feminism promotes a mindset that causes rivalry between men and women, instead of balance. He emphasized that both men and women should stay in their natural roles so that, when they come together, they create harmony.
His statements have sparked heated reactions. Some people say he misunderstood the movement’s growth, while others feel he’s simply voicing what many are afraid to say. Either way, Jim Iyke has once again found himself at the center of a hot topic, and his take is sure to keep people talking.
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