Reality TV star Tacha has criticised the popular saying “na man dey do man,” describing it as misleading and disconnected from the realities of power, access, and opportunity in Nigeria.
In a post shared on X, the former Big Brother Naija housemate argued that men advance and empower one another far more than women do, insisting that most influential industries remain overwhelmingly male-dominated.
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According to Tacha, sectors such as politics, business, entertainment, technology, oil and gas, finance, and the creative industry are largely controlled by men, with males occupying between 70 and 90 per cent of leadership and funding positions.
She maintained that this imbalance is not accidental but structural, noting that men fund men more frequently than women, while even women often prefer doing business with men due to entrenched societal norms.
Using her own career as an example, Tacha said she believes she would have achieved greater success if she were male, even with the same ideas, work ethic and drive.
“If I were a man with the same influence, ideas, and work ethic, I would be much further in life not by cheating or shortcuts, but by sheer access,” she wrote.
The reality star explained that while her business ideas are often praised for their intelligence and profitability, the dynamics change when it comes to closing deals.
“With men, deals often end in handshakes. With women, deals often come with conditions,” she said, adding that conversations frequently shift from business discussions to personal advances.
Tacha also addressed networking culture, noting that informal spaces such as clubs and social gatherings often work in men’s favour, while women in similar environments face unspoken expectations that act as barriers.
She dismissed claims that women receive more support than men as “nonsense,” arguing that men consistently promote and empower one another through systems designed to favour them.
“Power doesn’t accidentally concentrate. It flows where systems allow it, and those systems heavily favour men,” she stated.
Encouraging women to remain resilient, Tacha urged them to work harder, over-prepare and over-deliver, stressing that success for women often comes despite the system, not because of it.
Concluding her remarks, she said the phrase “na man dey do man” ignores Nigeria’s deeply patriarchal structure, insisting that women pay a much higher price to access power and opportunity.
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