Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has stirred significant online reactions following her response to a young woman who publicly shared her reasons for preferring to date Yahoo boys rather than working-class men. The actress’s comments have ignited mixed feelings among social media users, with discussions centering on the young woman’s choice and Henshaw's reaction to it.
In a recent interview that quickly went viral, the lady explained her preference, noting that she favors Yahoo boys because they “spoil their babies” and maintain a fun, club-going lifestyle. She contrasted this with working-class men, who, she claimed, often expect their partners to stay home and perform domestic duties like cooking—an expectation she finds unappealing.
Elaborating on her viewpoint, the woman emphasized that “all these old men over 30 are the working class; you cannot see any under 30 that won’t press. I prefer Yahoo boys because they have that clubbing vibe. A working-class will not take you to club; Yahoo boys will take you to club and your bag will be filled. Working class will ask you to stay at home cooking for him.”
In response, Kate Henshaw took to social media, issuing a firm warning against this mindset, which she likened to cases of ritual-related tragedies involving young women. She cautioned, “Na so dem go take pieces you for ritual. Yeye mindset.”
Henshaw’s reaction has since sparked a wave of discussions, with some fans supporting her stance on discouraging the glamorization of Yahoo boys’ lifestyle, while others challenged both the woman’s perspective on relationships and the societal expectations she highlighted. The public debate also focused on whether Henshaw’s comments were appropriate or overly harsh.
Reactions trail Kate Henshaw’s comments on lady’s Yahoo boy preference
A wide range of responses followed Henshaw's statement, reflecting a spectrum of views on the issue. Oluwafunmilayo noted: “Her mindset is wrong, but nothing can ever justify murder.”
Similarly, Onion Cider remarked: “This is so wrong to say. How is murder justifiable?”
Body Piercings By Lola shared a thoughtful perspective, writing: “Femicide is never justified, even as a joke. It’s not okay to kill or use someone for ritual because of their wrong mindset.”
In a different tone, Chi Sandra questioned the backlash, saying, “Doesn’t guarantee that but why the dragging?”
Beri expressed frustration: “Is this the best way to prove your point? Murder? Where una dey even get this audacity?”
Finally, Your Girlfriend echoed a common sentiment: “This is not a cool thing to say; nothing justifies murder.”
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