COP28: You Hate Toke Makinwa Because She Is Not Married, Debbie Shokoya Rages

Nollywood actress Debbie Shokoya has stepped up to defend OAP Toke Makinwa, who recently faced backlash for her appearance at the COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai alongside the President.

Toke Makinwa received criticism and assumptions about her relationship status following the high-profile event.

Expressing her frustration with the scrutiny, Debbie Shokoya highlighted the tendency of Nigerians to assign unnecessary titles to hardworking women based on assumptions about their marital status. She questioned the negativity surrounding Toke Makinwa’s attendance at the event and challenged the perception that unmarried women are undeserving of such honors.

In a passionate defense, Debbie Shokoya emphasized Toke Makinwa’s years of dedicated hard work and success, urging people to recognize her accomplishments independent of any assumed relationships. The actress condemned the practice of giving undue credit to men for the achievements of women, emphasizing the need to break away from societal norms that stigmatize unmarried women.

Debbie Shokoya expressed her perplexity at the hate directed towards Toke Makinwa, pointing out the detrimental message such criticism sends to the younger generation. She questioned the prevailing notion that marriage is the ultimate achievement and called for a shift in mindset, urging people to appreciate and applaud the success of women without attaching it to their relationship status.

The defense of Toke Makinwa by Debbie Shokoya highlights the broader societal issues surrounding the judgment and titles imposed on women based on their marital status, encouraging a more inclusive and supportive perspective.

GWG.ng reported that singer, Davido had also weighed into it, pointing out how any Nigerian in Dubai for a holiday would be scared to post on social media because of the backlash. He said how Nigerians are getting triggered by the country’s delegates list was funny but he loves it.

Debbie Shokoya had also stylishly defended Toyin Abraham, by singing her praises on her birthday amid draggings for being a proud supporter of President Tinubu.

In a lengthy post on her Instagram page, Debbie hailed Toyin Abraham for being one of the rugged beings who has fought hard times and is still standing strong.

Describing her as an unpredictable being, she complimented her for her passion, hard work, beauty, talent, love, energy and winning spirit.

She stated that she was celebrating Toyin Abraham’s growth, and resilience, who she was before, who she is today, and who she will be tomorrow.
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