“Any man wey sabi cook, wash his own clothes na big red flag” – Lady explains why

A lady has sparked debate after claiming that men who can cook and handle household chores are “red flags” in relationships.

Cooking skills could signal commitment issues, woman claims

According to her, such men often expect their partners to rely on them completely but will avoid commitment when it comes to formalising the relationship.

Speaking on the matter, she said, “Any man wey sabi cook na red flag o. Man wey sabi cook ogbono soup, egusi soup, rice and stew, jollof rice and you dey inside that kin relationship with that guy? He no go marry you. If you try to talk, he’ll tell you dey go. Wetin you sabi wey I no sabi. Man wey sabi wash hin cloth, auntie na red flag o. You dey on your own. He no go ever marry you o.”

Her comments have sparked reactions on social media, with some users agreeing that men should focus on career and stability first, while others challenged her sweeping claims, highlighting examples of couples where men who cook and clean are happy and committed partners.

The debate has highlighted ongoing conversations about gender roles and expectations in modern Nigerian relationships.

Social media reactions:

@Fortunate_D commented: “I can cook and wash very well but if banny dey na she go run am for me”

@NuhuSada0 commented: “A man who cooks and cleans is capable. A man who lies, cheats, or disrespects others is a red flag. Big difference.”

@jujubabyxoxo commented: “So I be red flag like this? Wonders shall never end”

@Aquaflow077 commented: “I no get wife be that o”

@OsariemeV commented: “That nah lies me and my wife understand ourself better. It make things easier …my father and mother same thing both can cook, same benin my dear meet good man and good girl”