Kemi Olunloyo writes open letter to Toke Makinwa on issue of the girl child
By Patricia Uyeh
Kemi Olunloyo
On Air Personality, Toke Makinwa has been trending on Twitter for the past few days over a short video that she posted. In the video, Toke had advised her female fans to have all the fun they want till they hit the age of 25. She wanted them to live the life, have all the adventures, escapades, fashion statements and all. This advise has caused quite a stir among Nigerians, who feel, she shouldn’t be advising females to take on that lifestyle.
In reaction to Toke’s vlog, controversial media personality, Kemi Olunloyo has penned down an open letter to her in celebration of UN International Day of the Girl Child yesterday.
Read Kemi Olunloyo’s open letter below:
“After watching Toke’s popular vlog, I agree that her videos are not for everyone. Definitely not for parents who have daughters. I said in 2007 that I am not a role model but a mentor. Only your motherly figure should be your role model. Role models fall from grace. Toke Makinwa, the beautiful successful OAP and Youtube star sadly failed in her marriage because another woman Anita Solomon had a one night stand with her estranged husband Maje Ayida who went back for more.
”Anita simultaneously dated Ayida for 8 years alongside Toke for 12 years. What Toke may not realize is that GIRLS are going to become women & mothers some day. I said may. Toke Makinwa pls don’t encourage them to have one night stands. Unwanted pregnancies have occurred time and time again. Some women have contracted the lifelong pain of HIV and some dealing with single motherhood and poverty.
”I have never been married and left an abusive relationship with my two children to become a single mom. I have no daughters but Im a feminist to the core. Many women were raped after one night stands and were too ashamed to tell the police. Don’t ever kiss
strangers. There is no etiquette in that. It’s selling yourself cheap. While officer Sanguietti of the Toronto Police told us in the room not to dress like sluts to avoid being raped, a global movement began #slutwalk.
”We dont have to wait for Oprah to march in the walk to get the message across. Toke we don’t have to wait for you to send a bad message across. Your sponsors, advertisers, humanitarian and activist groups are watching. As fierce, assertive and outspoken as I am, I urge you to retract the video message. Today is #internationaldayofthegirl #DayoftheGirl #
”I always call Rihanna my daughter. You are my Nigerian daughter! Best wishes darling!! You are our STAR!!”
What do you think of kemi Olunloyo’s open letter to Toke Makinwa?
