Popular Nigerian media personality and influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa has spoken out against the growing online backlash targeting non-conforming and effeminate men, warning that outrage-driven narratives pose real risks to people's personal safety.

Taking to his social media page, Enioluwa reacted to circulating video compilations from recent fashion events that frame unconventional menswear as a sign that society is "losing its men."

Enioluwa pointed out the hypocrisy of the media focusing exaggerated runway outfits to fuel moral panic while ignoring conventional attire at the same events.

"It’s interesting how people attend fashion shows, pick out videos of men dressed a certain way, put them together, and suddenly the conversation becomes, 'We are losing our men.' Meanwhile, that same fashion show has plenty of men wearing regular shirts and trousers, but those videos rarely get the same attention," he stated.

Emphasizing the artistic nature of the industry, he added: "It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything. If you want to see men who fit your definition of ‘masculinity,’ go to a stadium on a Saturday, visit the gym near your house, and have a field day."

Call for Responsible Media Usage
The lifestyle creator cautioned content platforms against exploiting vulnerable individuals for clicks, views, and social media engagement at the expense of their dignity and security.

"We really need to be more mindful of the narratives we push, especially when we know, and have seen, how these narratives can put people’s lives and safety at risk," Enioluwa warned.

"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. You have a platform. Use it responsibly. Leave people alone!" he added.

Directing a specific message to men who are often labeled effeminate, he advised them to exercise caution when granting media interviews.

"I’ll encourage men considered 'effeminate' to be mindful of the interviews they grant. Unfortunately, some people are more interested in clicks, outrage and engagement than in telling your stories respectfully...

"You deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, not used as content for mockery & reproach. And remember, it’s always okay to say NO," he concluded.

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It’s interesting how people attend fashion shows, pick out videos of men dressed a certain way, put them together, and suddenly the conversation becomes, “We are losing our men.”

Meanwhile, that same fashion show has plenty of men wearing regular shirts and trousers, but those videos rarely get the same attention.

It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything.

If you want to see men who fit your definition of “masculinity,” go to a stadium on a Saturday, visit the gym near your house, and have a field day.

We really need to be more mindful of the narratives we push, especially when we know, and have seen, how these narratives can put people’s lives and safety at risk.

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.

You have a platform. Use it responsibly.
Leave people alone!❤️

— Eni Adeoluwa (@Enioluwa) November 10, 2026