Dr. Ofweneke—a renowned TV host, radio personality, director, and comedian—recently took to social media to offer men some unsolicited advice on the kind of women they should avoid.
The comedian, who hosts “Hello Mr. Right”, a show centered on women looking for love, seemed confident in his knowledge of relationships.
Seated in his car, the TV host began his message with a call to Nairobi men:
“Nairobi men, kujeni niwa-warn (come, let me warn you) about the type of ladies you should stay away from.”
His focus? High-maintenance women, who are often associated with draining a man’s pockets and causing stress.
“Ukiskia dame anasema ‘come again, pardon, nonchalant, I am an introvert, I enjoy my own company, I don’t like staying outside for too long’—stay away! These women are very expensive.”
The “Hello Mr. Right” host kept his message short and to the point, hoping his fellow Kenyan men would heed his warning.
Mixed Reactions from Netizens
However, not everyone agreed with his perspective. Many female followers clapped back, arguing that being well-educated should not be considered a red flag.
Others pointed out that language and personality traits are often influenced by upbringing and environment, meaning a woman’s choice of words does not necessarily indicate high maintenance.
Some netizens speculated that Ofweneke was speaking from personal experience, noting how convincing and certain he sounded in his delivery.
Netizens React to Ofweneke’s Post
Here are some of the comments he received:
- “Ofweneke, sorry, I know it hurts.”
- “Sasa ata kizungu mmeanza kuogopa? Jameni, tuongee nini sasa?” (Now you’re even scared of English? What should we speak then?)
- “Nonchalant inatumika hata na vienyeji.” (Even local girls use the word “nonchalant.”)
- “Sasa mnataka gava (government) watoe English kwa syllabus?” (Now you want the government to remove English from the syllabus?)
- “Actually, these are the type of women you should go for. Everyone is scared of them, meaning they don’t have many options, so they’ll take whatever comes their way. It works.”
- “Uzuri, hatuwezi patana na kama huyo hizi sides tunakuaga.” (Luckily, we don’t come across such women in the areas we frequent.)
Was Ofweneke Right?
His post sparked a heated debate, with people offering different perspectives based on their own experiences.
What do you think? Was Dr. Ofweneke’s warning justified, or was he just projecting personal experiences onto a larger audience?
by KELVIN NJENGA
