A controversial moment occurred during a Real Housewives of Lagos event featuring the Ooni of Ife. While interacting with the reality TV cast, the revered Yoruba king made surprising remarks, seemingly labelling all women as witches.
Addressing the women, Ooni stated, "Every woman has that witchcraft spirit in them. Witchcraft is all about manipulation. If you know how to manipulate very well, and that’s the power of a woman, you have a natural manipulative spirit, and you should manipulate very positively."
Understandably, the bold claims prompted confusion and debate. Celebrity stylist Toyin Lawani directly asked the Ooni if his statement meant all women were indeed witches. Confirming his position, the king replied "yes" but referred to them as "good witches" with a positive witchcraft spirit.
The epic interaction between the revered monarch and accomplished stylist ignited critical cultural conversations. At the core lie societal views around gender roles and examining the fine line between recognising women's power and endorsing manipulation or control over others.
Watch the video below:
All Women Are Man:pulators and Have "W:tchcraft Spirit": Ooni of Ife Insists; Nollywood Actress Iyabo Ojo and Toyin Lawani Reacts
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