Nollywood actor, Uzor Arukwe has reacted criticism surrounding his role in Omoni Oboli’s latest movie ‘Love In Every Word’.
Arukwe who played Odogwu Obiora, a wealthy Igbo man known for his generosity toward his partner, Chioma (played by Bambam), has been under fire for allegedly portraying Igbo men as “simps.”
While many viewers, particularly women, praised the movie for portraying a perfect example of how men should treat their partners, some male viewers complained that the movie exaggerated men’s responsibilities to their partners.
A user on X, 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.”
Responding to the X user, Arukwe explained that taking care of one’s partner and spending money on them doesn’t make a simp but responsible man.
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.
“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 Uzor Arukwe will be facing backlash for allegedly overlaying his role in a movie.
In 2023, he was criticized for exaggerating his Igbo accent in Funke Akindele’s blockbuster, ‘A Tribe Called Judah.’
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