Waking up early to cook for her husband
In January 2024, Deborah Adebisi, popularly known as Mummy Zee, gained widespread attention on Twitter (now X) after revealing that she wakes up at 4:50 am daily to cook for her husband. Her post sparked heated debates about gender roles and marital expectations, with critics arguing that her actions reinforced traditional stereotypes and undermined progress toward gender equality. Some viewed her routine as unnecessary and questioned why her husband couldn’t prepare his own meals, while others admired her dedication to her marriage. The controversy highlighted broader societal tensions between traditional values and evolving gender norms in Nigerian culture.
Despite the backlash, Mummy Zee’s story resonated with many Nigerians, leading to an extraordinary show of support. Within days, she received over ₦5 million in donations and more than 50 gifts, including two Infinix smartphones, a piece of land in Ibadan, and a promise of free visa sponsorship to study in Canada. Other notable contributions included a Samsung smart TV, a ProBook laptop for data analytics training, a year’s supply of diapers, and health insurance coverage. The generosity extended beyond individual donors as corporate entities also recognized her story.
Major brands and organizations joined the wave of support for Mummy Zee. NNPC Limited gifted her a ₦200,000 PMS voucher redeemable at their retail stations nationwide, while Infinix Nigeria provided their latest smartphone model. Her story became a testament to how public discourse can evolve from criticism to celebration, reflecting the complexities of societal values in modern Nigeria.
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