- Says feminism was a sales trick
- Claims it now divides genders
- Calls movement “two-faced
Actor Jim Iyke has sparked controversy by branding modern feminism a crime and a failed social experiment.
According to Eko Hot Blog, Iyke made the remarks during a candid interview on EchoRoom, where he claimed the movement was never about empowerment but was instead driven by media marketing tactics that went too far.
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Veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has stirred fresh debate over gender equality by describing modern feminism as both a “crime” and “a two-faced movement.” His remarks came during a no-holds-barred interview on EchoRoom, where he expressed strong views on how feminism has evolved in recent years.
According to a report by Eko Hot Blog, Iyke believes that what started as a fight for justice has been hijacked by corporate interests and twisted into something unrecognizable. He traced the rise of modern feminism to a deliberate sales strategy by a prominent women’s magazine, suggesting the original intent was not empowerment but profit.
He argued that modern feminism has led to rivalry rather than balance. “It became an assault on men,” Iyke said. “Some women now believe they don’t need men and can do everything better. That mindset is everywhere.”
While he acknowledged that early feminism had noble goals—like fighting patriarchy and promoting fairness—he says those values have been lost. Instead, the movement has taken a turn that, in his words, “encourages emotional disconnection and superiority over unity.”
Iyke also described the movement as “two-faced,” claiming it preaches equality but practices dominance. “It’s no longer about harmony. It’s a new war,” he stated, warning that the shift is creating deeper gender divides rather than healing them.
His comments have generated mixed reactions. Some say he’s boldly speaking the truth many avoid, while others argue his take is unfair and oversimplified.
Regardless of where one stands, Jim Iyke’s critique adds fuel to ongoing conversations about how feminism is perceived, practiced, and portrayed in today’s world.
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