Summary: Nigerian social media influencer Solomon Buchi has sparked massive online debate after calling out women who participate in the viral leg-raising dance trend, describing it as “disgusting” and “crass.” Here’s everything you need to know.
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Nigerian social media personality and relationship commentator, Solomon Buchi, has once again stepped into controversial territory — and this time, he’s got the entire internet buzzing.
The outspoken influencer has publicly slammed women who are taking part in a viral dance trend that has been making the rounds on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The dance move in question involves participants raising their legs, placing their hands near their private parts, and then proceeding to smell their fingers — a style that has clearly rubbed Solomon the wrong way.
Solomon No Hold Back at All
In his signature no-filter fashion, Buchi described the trend as “disgusting”* and said it makes women who participate look *“crass.” For those who don’t know, Solomon Buchi is no stranger to controversy — he has built a large following by sharing bold opinions on relationships, feminism, and social behaviour, often drawing both fierce supporters and equally fierce critics.
His latest comments have, predictably, set social media on fire.
The Dance Trend That Started It All
The viral move has been gaining serious traction across Nigerian and global social media timelines, with many women — celebrities and everyday users alike — jumping on the trend for entertainment and clout. Like many viral challenges before it, it spread rapidly, with people adding their own creative spins to it.
But not everyone found it amusing.
Nigerians React — And It’s a Whole Gbas Gbos
As expected, the comment section did not disappoint. Reactions have been massively divided:
– Team Solomon argued that some trends genuinely lack decency and that not every viral challenge deserves participation.
– Team “Leave Women Alone” fired back, accusing Buchi of policing women’s bodies and fun, pointing out that men are rarely called out for similarly raunchy behaviour.
– Others simply asked the age-old Nigerian question: “Who send you message?”
Is This About Decency or Double Standards?
This conversation taps into a much deeper debate that Nigerians — especially Nigerian women — have been having for years. When a man makes a bold or provocative move online, it’s often laughed off or celebrated. But let a woman do something similar, and suddenly there’s a press conference about morality.
Many women online have pointed out that the constant commentary on how they dress, dance, speak, or express themselves is exhausting — and Solomon’s remarks have reignited that frustration in full force.
The Bigger Picture
Whether you agree with Solomon Buchi or not, one thing is clear: this conversation isn’t going away anytime soon. Social media trends will keep pushing boundaries, and voices like Buchi’s will keep responding — sometimes thoughtfully, sometimes controversially.
The real question Nigerians are asking is: where exactly is the line between cultural standards and outright policing of women’s freedom?
Drop your take in the comments — are you with Solomon on this one, or do you think women should be free to participate in whatever dance trend they please? Let’s talk abeg! 👇
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