Teniola Aladese Questions Gender Roles

Nollywood actress Teniola Aladese has sparked an online conversation by challenging societal expectations that place domestic chores primarily on women, urging a more balanced approach to household responsibilities.

Speaking during an appearance on the That’s What She Said vodcast, the actress criticised the long-held belief that cooking, cleaning and other home duties should automatically fall to women. She argued that such expectations are rooted in outdated gender stereotypes that no longer reflect modern relationships.

Aladese questioned why domestic work is often framed as a woman’s obligation rather than a shared responsibility between partners, and argued that equality should extend beyond careers into everyday life at home.

Her comments have since drawn mixed reactions on social media, with some viewers praising her stance on fairness and partnership, while others debated cultural norms and traditional family roles.