Nigerian actor and social media influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has cautioned Nigerians against promoting hostility towards men over their fashion choices, warning that such narratives could put lives at risk.
His comments followed the circulation of videos showing male attendees in unconventional outfits at the GTCO Fashion Weekend, which attracted criticism from social media users.
Some critics questioned the fashion choices, arguing that the growing trend reflected a decline in traditional standards of masculinity.
Reacting to the controversy in a post on X, Enioluwa faulted the selective attention given to men wearing unconventional outfits, noting that other attendees dressed in conventional shirts and trousers were largely overlooked.
Describing the event as a fashion showcase, he argued that attendees should be allowed to express themselves through their clothing without becoming targets of public ridicule.
Enioluwa also suggested that people seeking to see men in conventional athletic or masculine settings could visit stadiums and gyms rather than criticise fashion enthusiasts.
He further stressed that personal disagreements over fashion choices should not translate into harassment or hostility against individuals.
The actor warned that social media users needed to consider the possible consequences of the messages they circulated, particularly when such comments could encourage hostility towards others.
“There are things we all dislike or disagree with about other people, but that doesn’t give us the right to ridicule them or encourage hostility towards them,” he said.
He concluded by urging Nigerians to exercise greater responsibility in their online engagements, warning that harmful public narratives could endanger people’s lives and safety.
“Leave people alone,” he added.
