Feminist or gamophobic? Why calling Nafisa Abdullahi a feminist misses the point

Daily Trust | 30-09-2026 06:07am |

A debate between a teenage son and daughter over comments attributed to Kannywood actress Nafisa Abdullahi is recounted. Abdullahi stated that marriage is optional and that her relationships are her personal business, leading some to label her a feminist. The author argues that calling her a feminist misunderstands feminism, as rejecting marriage does not automatically make someone a feminist. The piece suggests that the feminist label misses the point of her remarks.

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