Nancy Isime Faces Backlash For Speaking Against The Term ‘Women Supporting Women

Nigerian actress Nancy Isime has ignited discussions on social media after challenging the blind use of the phrase ‘women supporting women.’

Taking to Instagram on March 27, 2025, the Nollywood star shared her thoughts on feminism and gender equality, urging people to consider their true meaning. She emphasized that gender equality should be about treating individuals fairly without factoring in their gender.

In her detailed post, Isime addressed the common complaint that women do not support one another. She questioned which women were expected to provide support when many already believed that solidarity among women was either fake or non-existent.

She also encouraged women to practice accountability and self-reflection, asking whether those seeking support were themselves employable or deserving of it. Additionally, she criticized both the phrase ‘women supporting women’ and the question ‘what do you bring to the table,’ suggesting that those who coined these terms were part of the same misguided mindset.

Her remarks quickly went viral, sparking mixed reactions among Nigerians. While some women took offense at her statements, others speculated that she was attempting to rebrand herself in preparation for marriage. However, a segment of social media users found no fault in her perspective.

One user, Eugene Phython, commented that Isime was gearing up for marriage. Another, Hot Kek, dismissed her post as thoughtless, suggesting she should have stuck to sharing pictures instead. Conversely, some, like Achalugo, were puzzled by the backlash, questioning why her remarks triggered such controversy.

Isime’s take on gender solidarity continues to fuel debates, with opinions sharply divided over her perspective on the matter.

See some comments below:

See some comments below

@Nehll_ee:“Lol so what did she say that’s warranting all these insults?”

@Itz_airstar:“Is comprehension too big a task for some people? What exactly did she say that is sooooooo wrong?”

@Officialsandra_basil:“This is just the most amazing piece that had just made sense in this women’s month 👏 so happy that someone thinks like me ❤️.”

@Cutz.esther :“These people only read her last statement , bcos wat I read here is really inspiring , unless they read something else.”

@Chef.essy:“When you say something different from their level of understanding, they call you a pick me or you’re desperate for marriage. Just read to understand.”

@Nrs_wini:“The fact that some ladies could not comprehend what she wrote, is exactly why she wrote it in the first place.🤦🏾‍♀️ How does her write up translate to “I want to get married?”😂😂 Sometimes, if it’s beyond your level of understanding just ignore, rather than commenting trash.”

@Sapakitchen1:“The importance of adding value to yourself and learning how to take accountability where necessary. This is what everyone needs to learn.”