Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has sparked conversation online after sharing his opinion on who should handle expenses during a date.
According to the respected actor, a man who invites a woman out should be fully prepared to take financial responsibility for the outing, including transportation and any other costs.
Speaking on the matter, the Nollywood legend emphasized that the woman should not be expected to pay for anything since she did not initiate the meeting.
In his words:
“If you invite a girl out on a date, you must take responsibility for whatever she does, including transportation and other expenses. She is not the one who decided to pay you a visit on her own; you are the one who invited her.”
Edochie maintained that the woman should not bear any financial burden during the outing because the invitation came from the man.
His remarks have since sparked debate on social media, with many users sharing differing opinions about dating expectations and financial responsibility in modern relationships.
Some reactions online:
One user, Emmanuel, questioned the statement, writing:
“So what happens if the girl initiates the date 🤔”
Another commenter, MUANYA-BABY PETER OBI, reacted:
“They will say if the woman ask you for transport, cancel her. Shebi una don hear am from the horse’s mouth. What an elder sat down and saw, even if you climb a tree you won’t see it 😜”
A user identified as MS. PEPPERS also weighed in, saying:
“This will be too bitter for Nigerian men to swallow. 😎”
Meanwhile, another user, 1DON LARRY, pointed out a previous controversy involving the actor:
“I see girls blessing him and thanking him for this video but where did you all keep this blessings and thanks giving when he said African men shouldn’t kneel down to propose to any woman?? ehn???”
MUANYA-BABY PETER OBI added in another comment:
“My Legend has spoken. This is an experienced elderly man’s advice. 79yrs nobi moi-moi.”
The discussion continues to generate mixed reactions online, with some people supporting the traditional perspective while others argue that modern relationships should involve shared financial responsibility.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
