Nigerian rapper, M.I Abaga explains why he can call a woman “King” instead of using the feminine term, “Queen”.
A Twitter user had asked why some men call women “King” when referring to them on social media.
M.I Abaga replied saying that for him it was an imperfect way to say that there is no difference between him and the lady.
Adding that men and women are equal in every way and deserve the same title. when another Twitter user asked if he would be happy being called Queen.
M.I Abaga replied back with,
If by saying so you believe you are demeaning me then you are revealing your inner thoughts about women
For me.. it’s an imperfect way using an imperfect language to say that there is no difference between me and d lady I am speaking about.. we r equal in every way and deserving of the exact same title!!
My perspective.. and I do it knowing I am speaking into a patriarchal culture https://t.co/O0ylamNd8Z— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) June 18, 2020
If by saying so you believe you are demeaning me then you are revealing your inner thoughts about women.. #thinkaboutit https://t.co/XjW1HWYWhh
— The Guy (@MI_Abaga) June 18, 2020