Rapper M.I Abaga has stirred fresh conversations on gender roles after declaring that infiltrated masculinity explains many of Nigeriaâs current challenges.
The comment came during a recent episode of Mentality With Ebuka, where he joined Dika Ofoma and others to discuss mentorship and masculinity.
âPart of the reason that we are where we are is because manhood, masculinity has been infiltrated,â Abaga stated. He stressed society needs âmen that are going to be moral⌠leaders that are going to hold back the danger in the dark.â
Abaga, who has long identified as a feminist and spoken against toxic patriarchy, called for balance. âTo truly produce a balanced and fruitful society we also need men,â he added, referencing figures like Ebuka and Banky W as positive examples.
The veteran artist highlighted military sacrifices and the need for role models whose influence shapes society positively, noting Nigeria is at least fifty percent male.
Clips from the June 5, 2026 episode quickly spread on social media, drawing mixed reactions. Some praised his nuanced take, while others questioned the framing of âinfiltratedâ masculinity.
Abagaâs remarks arrive amid ongoing national debates on gender, leadership, and cultural shifts. He has previously explored African masculinity pressures, therapy, and self-worth in his music and interviews.
Critics on X accused him of inconsistency with past feminist-leaning lyrics, but no fresh personal scandals have surfaced tied to these comments. The discussion underscores persistent tensions around evolving male roles in modern Nigeria.
Abagaâs call reflects a push for moral leadership without dismissing feminist gains. Whether it resonates or divides further remains to be seen in public discourse.
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