21st September, 2024
By Oluwapelumi Oluwayemi
Award-winning comedian, actor, and master of ceremonies, Atunyota Alleluya Akpobome, popularly known as Ali Baba, has issued a strong statement addressing women with insecure partners.
Taking to his Instagram page, the comedian reacted to a trending story of a man who pressured his wife to quit her job because she earned more than him, citing his feelings of insecurity.
Ali Baba questioned the authenticity of the story, challenging women to see through what he described as deceitful narratives.
The comedian suggested that if a woman earns more than her partner, it should be the man who quits his job rather than asking her to resign.
He criticized what he called “lazy bumcums,” perpetuating these stereotypes, sarcastically questioning why any woman earning N10 million monthly would give up her job for a husband earning N1.5 million.
According to him, men who ask this of their wives are suffering from insecurity rooted in financial inferiority.
The father of triplets further criticized the upbringing of such men, arguing that their self-worth is often tied to financial status, and they become weak when faced with prosperous women. Ali Baba challenged men to be motivated to improve themselves instead of feeling threatened by their wives’ success.
The comedian’s post reads:
“All these lies you people are sharing will kill you soon. Who are these women falling for such lies? If you earn more than your man, let him quit his job. Nonsense! Who are these lazy bumcums peddling these stupid narratives? If you’re earning N10 million a month, and your husband is earning N1.5 million, and with that job comes benefits, how does it make sense to resign? That means your confidence is financially driven and anchored. Insecurities my foot.”
He went on to use Oprah Winfrey and her partner Stedman as an example, emphasizing that financial imbalance shouldn’t determine a man’s self-esteem. He concluded with a strong statement urging men to challenge themselves instead of succumbing to insecurities.
