Ghanaian actress Lydia Forson has joined the recent debate on the propriety or otherwise of wives cooking for their husbands.
In a video she posted on Facebook, the actress blasts Ghanaians especially the media for wasting time to talk about cooking when there are a lot of developmental issues to discuss.
Her statement comes on the back of advocacy by some feminists on social media that men must share household chores including cooking with their wives and that women who cook for their husbands are “slaves.”
This has generated heated arguments on social media, prominent among which is the Dela Goldheart and Ace Ankomah encounter.
Lydia Forson in her video describes Ghanaians as being ‘stupid’ to have dedicated more of their time to debating whether or not wives should cook for their husbands.
“It’s only a stupid country that will come to a standstill because of cooking. Think about it. We have healthcare issues, terrible roads, our economy is a mess. But guess what we’re talking about, people – we’re talking about cooking. People are angry that someone is threatening to take away the right to be cooked for. We’re upset and we’re dedicating every single moment of our lives to talking about cooking. Do you see how stupid it makes us seem as a people?,” she said in the video.
“Do you see how stupid we seem? Do we see how unserious we are that seasoned journalists, radio presenters and proclaimed intellectuals are spending all their time and energy talking about someone trying to take away their rights? Are you stupid? Is food going to build roads, put clothes on your back or change the power crises? I am shocked that we have come to a standstill because of cooking. The fact that we reduced this discussion to food shows how far gone we are,” she further stated.
Lydia Forson’s argument is that the choice of a woman not to cook should not be a problem to any man; men who want wives that will cook for them should go for such women and allow those who want women who won’t cook to also decide for themselves.
“If a man wants a woman who wants to cook, he can marry her. In the same birth if a woman feels cooking is not her thing, why can’t she find her choice?” she asked.
Lydia Forson is an opinionated Ghanaian actress who has starred in movies like ‘Scorned,’ ‘A Sting in a Tale,’ ‘The Perfected Picture’ and ‘Keteke.’
Source: citifmonline.com
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Enough already lydia! Aaba! Today this person is this ...tomorrow that person or place is that.... y’abr3 wo.. know one is holding a gun to your head to remain in this country. U can pack up and go to another country of your choice. Your blatant insults and offensive articles in the name of speaking your mind is getting repulsive now. If u don’t like Ghana and the people in it, MOVE. Talk is said to be cheap. Anyone at all can say whatever they like; it doesn’t require special talent. Ask yourself, what have u been able to do besides talking to make this country a better place? Until then, let’s have some peace wai.
this is lydia's opinion. everybody can hv his/her opinion. wtupid or otherwise
How true that is. I agree with you a thousand and one percent. God bless you wae Lydia. The truth always hurts but it is what it is.
is sad u know? news is news no matter where it coming from and the fact that women who cant cook and dont want to be under the control of any man wants their voice to be heard under the disguise of feminism does not make Ghanaian the way you described us. By the way, u have also become one ***barred word*** person commenting on this issue but i like your stance for not choosing their lost ways as to who cooks in the house....Let me tell you one day we will have to talk about this issue.....Today our society is nursing the likes of gay and lesbian who were not part of us...now it women fighting for some crazy right they will never realize but come to think of it jst like the gay people we will talk abt this issue one day...believe u me. when women hit their 30s and have no man coming for them they turn to Feminism advocating for ***barred word*** demand as a cover up for their insolence in society .....my ladies go grab yourself a man and submit to him and allow him treat you as the queen you ought to be treated.
This girl on hiigh? Curious. Arrogance leads to disgrace. Ask Afia Momoni Swag.
Enough already lydia! Aaba! Today this person is this ...tomorrow that person or place is that.... y’abr3 wo.. know one is holding a gun to head to remain in this country. U can pack up and go to a country of your choice. Your blatant insults and offensive articles in the name of speaking your mind is getting repulsive now. If u don’t like grand the people in it, move. Talk is said to be cheap. Anyone at all can say what the like; it doesn’t require special talent. Ask yourself, what have u been able to do besides talking to make this country a better place? Until then, let’s have some peace wai.
It is our family members who are ***barred word*** and me. The fact that a section of the masses are discussing the issue doesnt mean the entire country is full of ***barred word*** people.
Lydia have you eaten cooked food in the last 24hrs? if yes then know it is as important as the health issues etc. you mentioned. Ask yourself why women breastfeed and not men. The answers to most of life doubts are hidden in nature by our Maker.Some debates are unnecessary though
you can make ur statement, which holds water but ur choice of words s#u#i# is unacceptable. i am begining to question if u are indeed a true lady
So because of your view, you describe the whole country as "***barred word***"? I can't believe it