Seyi Shay: ‘Men Are Not Important’ Narrative is a Dangerous Agenda for Broken Homes

Popular Nigerian singer and mother, Seyi Shay, has issued a strong warning against the prevailing cultural narrative that seeks to diminish the role of men in family structures, particularly in the upbringing of the girl child. The music star argued that this popular narrative is a “decoy to create more broken homes” and leads to social instability, Dependable NG reports.

Speaking candidly on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch podcast, the 39-year-old artist asserted that the presence of a father figure is vital for a young woman’s development, providing stability, moral guidance, and setting standards for future relationships. She stated, “Most women who have a father figure in their lives are generally more stable.” She added that such women typically have “a lot more access to good education and good morals growing up than the ones that don’t.”

Seyi Shay further elaborated that a strong male role model sets a necessary “bar when they want to get married or when they chose male friends.” She did not mince words when addressing the counter-narrative, declaring, “All these narrative of men are not important is bullsh*t because that’s just an agenda for more divisions in our homes so that we can churn out more broken souls and more lost females and males.”

Reflecting on her own journey into motherhood, the singer expressed profound gratitude that she did not have a daughter in her 20s. She stressed that her current age and life experience now provide her with the capacity and wisdom to raise her child effectively, serving as a “cheat code” for her daughter. With her accumulated experience, Seyi Shay believes she is now equipped to guide her daughter on crucial matters concerning men, friendship, and professional endeavors, allowing her daughter to avoid the “tribulations and trials” she personally faced.