Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has responded to criticism over his role in Omoni Oboli’s latest movie, ‘Love In Every Word.’ Arukwe played the character Odogwu Obiora, a wealthy Igbo man who showers his partner Chioma (played by Bambam) with lavish gifts and attention.
While the movie has received praise from many viewers, particularly women, who see it as a model for how men should treat their partners, some male viewers have expressed discontent. They argue that the movie exaggerates men’s responsibilities to their partners and perpetuates a negative stereotype of Igbo men as “simps.”
One X user, Himp2million, wrote, “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.”
Arukwe responded to the criticism, stating that taking care of one’s partner and spending money on them does not make someone a “simp,” but rather a responsible person. He wrote, “Taking care of your woman and spending money on her doesn’t make you a simp. It only makes you a responsible man.”
Arukwe continued, “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 first time Arukwe has faced backlash for his role in a movie. In 2023, he was accused of exaggerating his Igbo accent in Funke Akindele’s blockbuster, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’
