Singer Omawumi Defends Transactional Love, Claims Women Have Long Throat

(Omawunmi. Photo by. Vangaurd News)
Omawunmi, a Nigerian musician, has expressed her opinions on how relationships have changed over time. She refuted the notion that relationships in the modern era are more transactional, pointing out that although relationships have always involved trades, they now seem different.

"I disagree," the singer said in a podcast segment with Pulse. Because we women have had long throat since the beginning of time, you know, but our transactional was different because if it was all those like secondary school to uni days of holding hands or crushing on a girl or a boy, you know, you just stay there, buy them ice cream and popcorn. But now, it’s now iPhone.”

Explaining further, she said people often misunderstand the word “transactional,” stressing that mutual effort is a normal part of relationships.

"Some sort of transaction has always existed. Therefore, the word "transactional" has a lot of power when used. If I'm dating a man who gives me presents, I always strive to equal that energy, so if you're feeling someone, I always encourage that.

She also discussed how the public views women, pointing out that even when they reciprocate in diverse ways, they are frequently perceived as merely receiving.

However, the majority of people don't think that women have the same level of energy. They just see the women only collecting. So men, they go overboard sometimes, just especially because some men tend to like shiny objects. And shiny objects, not the only one person they like. So everybody is struggling to get that shiny object.” She concluded by highlighting consistency as a major issue in modern relationships, saying effort often fades after initial attraction.

"And once you've finished obtaining it, you'll need to cut back on all the paparazzi you were doing earlier. No, today. You must maintain your energy.