Tobi Bakre, a Nollywood actor, has described women as powerful and denounced gender discrimination in the entertainment industry.
Tobi stated that people who avoid working with women are ill-prepared for career advancement during an appearance on the Mentality podcast, which is hosted by media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu.
He said, “If you don’t want to work with a woman, I don’t believe you’re ready to grow in life. Women are so powerful. Thank God for women. In my industry particularly, I have worked with women and I’ve worked more with women. I don’t see gender.
“For me, work is work because I came into the industry with the thirst to get stuff done. Let’s get the work done. Let’s shoot the shots. Let’s create. If I want to jump, how high can I jump?. A lot of the women I worked with welcomed that mentality with open arms. There was no ego.”
Tobi Bakre’s point is truly valid—men should not let their egos hinder collaboration. Working together with women fosters mutual respect, enhances teamwork, and creates a more dynamic and productive environment.
Embracing partnership over pride not only accelerates personal growth but also builds a stronger, more united team. Ultimately, true progress comes when we set aside ego and prioritize collaboration.
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