Uzor Arukwe Fires Back at Critics, “Taking Care of Your Woman Isn’t Weakness

Actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed the criticism surrounding his role in Omoni Oboli’s viral movie ‘Love In Every Word’.

Arukwe, who played the character Odogwu Obiora, has been accused of portraying Igbo men as “simps” due to lavish spending on partner Chioma.

While the movie has been praised by many, especially women, as a perfect example of how men should treat their partners, some male viewers felt the movie exaggerated men’s responsibilities to their partners.

An X user, Himp2million, stated: “Anambra men are not simps. Your movie is liked only by ladies who have always had the illusion of an odogwu that’ll spend his last dime on them.”

Uzor responded to the criticism, explaining that taking care of one’s partner and spending money on them is a sign of responsibility, not weakness.

He wrote: “Taking care of your woman and spending money on her doesn’t make you a simp. It only makes you a responsible ma. How else do you show love to your partner if you can’t take care of their needs from the abundance of your wealth?”

This is not the actor’s first time facing criticism. In 2023, Uzor Arukwe was accused of exaggerating his Igbo accent in Funke Akindele’s film “A Tribe Called Judah.” Despite the backlash, Arukwe continues to showcase his talent and versatility in Nollywood.