By BigEyeUg Team
Renowned Ugandan media personality Faridah Nakazibwe recently weighed in on a heated online debate concerning gender roles, particularly in marriage.
The conversation was sparked when Marion Trish Mutesi took to X (formerly Twitter) to criticize Minister Phiona Nyamutoro for serving juice to her fiancé, popular musician Eddy Kenzo, and his guest, fellow artist Alien Skin.
Mutesi’s post expressed her disdain for Nyamutoro’s actions, questioning how a well-educated and accomplished woman like Nyamutoro could marry an “uneducated” man and then serve him:
“I really pity some women. How on earth can a whole minister and well-spoken woman like Nyamutoro wake up one day, marry an uneducated man, and also go ahead and serve him? Like, how? These things we shouldn’t allow as women. No, no.“
Mutesi’s comments quickly gained traction, igniting a social media storm as users weighed in on both sides of the debate.
Godfrey Kuteesa, known for his bold and unapologetic views on marriage, was quick to respond to Mutesi’s criticism.
In a fiery rebuttal, he defended Nyamutoro’s actions and questioned Mutesi’s understanding of marriage: “OLI MUTUMBAAVU NNYO!! This is why mujakudibira nnyo ku lujja!! How can a non-married hooker pity a wife to Mrs. someone?? In your entire clan, no one has ever been married, let alone being introduced, and you’re here throwing pity at an accomplished woman who’s happily serving her husband? Where do girls like you get the audacity to attack marriage and its privileges? What has education got to do with marriage?? Muli busirusiru nnyo. Let this be the last time you make such comments on a married woman!! TOKIDANGAMU!! Good Job Mrs. Musuuza.“
Faridah Nakazibwe added her perspective to the ongoing debate.
Echoing Kuteesa’s sentiments, she suggested that acts of service, such as serving juice to a spouse, are not demeaning but are rather expressions of love and care.
Nakazibwe’s comment, “If serving juice is being cheap, ndowooza ffe ababasala enjala z’ebigere tuli batumbaavu nyo,” which loosely translates to “If serving juice is being cheap, then those of us who cut our men’s toenails are even worse,” underscores her belief in the value of these small acts of service in a relationship.
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