Nigerian entrepreneur and online personality Adeife has set social media on fire with a bold statement: real feminism requires financial independence, not just online activism.
She argued that feminism isn’t about sharing quotes or posting motivational messages.
Real empowerment, she said, comes from having the freedom to make your own choices, and that freedom starts with money.
“You can’t be a feminist if you’re broke. Money is what makes a woman powerful. You can’t be empowered without the means of empowerment, which is money,” Adeife stated.
She explained that financial dependence keeps many women trapped in toxic relationships, dead-end jobs, or stressful situations they can’t escape.
Known for speaking her mind on women’s issues, Adeife encouraged women to build their income and take control of their financial lives.
She emphasized that money gives women the power to make decisions, challenge expectations, and shape their own futures.
Her comments divided people online. Some praised her for highlighting how important financial independence is, while others pushed back, saying feminism should be about equality and rights, not wealth or status.
