Media personality Toke Makinwa has ignited fresh debate about gender and dishonesty after declaring that many men are poor liars in relationships. Speaking on the show MENtality with Ebuka, hosted by Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, Makinwa argued that men often lie with overconfidence but fail to maintain consistency, making their deceptions easy to spot.
Makinwa's Bold Claims on Male Dishonesty
During the episode, Makinwa stated that men typically believe a lie becomes truth if it is not immediately discovered. She said: “This is what I’ve always said from time immemorial. I say this to my guy friends a lot. Men are not that great at liars. They think, ‘If I tell you this, it can become your truth if you never find out the other side.’”
She added that women can often detect dishonesty because men’s stories change over time. “The problem with a man is that men don’t even think about it. They lie like we’re stupid. They don’t even think about it. You always know when they’re lying,” Makinwa said.
Women as More Calculated Liars
Makinwa contrasted male and female approaches to lying, asserting that women think through every possible outcome before deceiving. “If you ask the same man in the next three weeks, he will say something different. But a woman, before she tells you that lie, it’s actually low-key disrespectful because she has thought about it,” she explained.
Her comments have reopened the age-old debate about trust, honesty, and who tells better lies in relationships. The video clip from the show quickly went viral on social media, drawing thousands of reactions.
Public Reactions to Makinwa's Remarks
Social media users were divided. User @Hezekiah222 wrote: “Good a thing that a woman has vindicated me, lying isn’t our thing, na woman wey lie pass satan and Naija politician.” Another user, @solotizzy, noted: “Men don't lie to deceive you; they lie because they genuinely believe that if they admit the truth, the fragile ecosystem of their pride will collapse. When someone of Toke Makinwa's exposure calls it out, she's talking about that specific type of lazy provider deception where the math never matches the lifestyle. Absolute facts.”
The discussion highlights ongoing societal conversations about gender dynamics and communication in romantic partnerships. Makinwa, known for her unfiltered opinions on relationships, previously made headlines for speaking about her decision to stop tithing, citing personal reflection on how churches use donations.
Background on Toke Makinwa
Toke Makinwa is a Nigerian media personality, author, and entrepreneur. She co-hosts the popular radio show The Toke Moments and has written a memoir, On Becoming. Her views on relationships often spark widespread discussion, as seen with her latest appearance on MENtality with Ebuka.
