Popular Nigerian skit maker Ezinne Mbano has had enough, and he’s making sure everyone hears him loud and clear.
The content creator recently took to social media to call out men who apparently took his effeminate appearance as an open invitation to shoot their shots in his DMs — and brother was NOT having it.
It all started after Ezinne posted a photo of himself that, let’s just say, had a certain softness* to it. You know how it is on Nigerian social media — post one picture looking a little too graceful and suddenly everyone has something to say, or in this case, something to *send.
“I No Be That Guy”
The skit maker wasted no time setting the record straight, warning the men flooding his inbox to pump their brakes immediately. His message was simple but firm: just because a man carries himself in a certain way does not mean he is available — or interested.
For a lot of Nigerians, this is a conversation that needs to happen more often. There is a tendency to read a man’s personality, dress sense, or general vibe as a signal for something it clearly is not. Ezinne basically reminded everyone that a man’s femininity is not a flyer for your advances.
The Internet Reacts
As expected, social media went into its usual overdrive. Some people praised him for speaking up boldly, while others — because this is Nigerian Twitter (now X) and Instagram we are talking about — had plenty of unsolicited opinions to share.
But through all the noise, one thing stood out: Ezinne held his ground without apology.
The Bigger Conversation
This whole situation shines a light on something broader. In Nigeria, men who do not fit the “tough guy” mold often find themselves navigating uncomfortable — sometimes even dangerous — assumptions from others. The idea that softness automatically translates to a certain sexuality, and that that sexuality is somehow an invitation, is a mindset that needs serious unlearning.
Whether you agree with his lifestyle or not, the message here is universal: respect boundaries, full stop.
Ezinne Mbano continues to grow his platform with his skits, and clearly, he is not about to let anyone’s assumptions distract him from his hustle.
Stay respectful out there, people. Not every DM slide deserves a welcome mat.
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