Renowned media influencer Linda Ikeji encourages young women to prioritize financial independence, emphasizing that economic empowerment is not exclusively reserved for men.
She stresses that financial stability is a achievable goal for women, and it’s essential to strive for self-sufficiency rather than relying solely on partners or others to meet their financial needs.
She wrote:
“Dear young lady, I hear you! If that’s how you see life and want to live life, it’s your choice! To each his own. As for me, I’d rather be as rich as those men who must pay me for being beautiful. Being rich is not the birthright of men alone. I’d rather be their contemporary than waiting for their handouts.
“I know many believe it’s a man’s world; maybe it is, but with fearlessness, strength, determination, and grace, women can dominate and thrive in it. So, instead of waiting for men’s charity, I’d rather start early to fight for my dreams, build my business(es), break boundaries, and if God allows, shatter tables.”
