This article is particularly inspired by social media influencer and fashion influencer Eniola Adeoluwa. Against all odds, Adeoluwa is one of the most interesting personalities in modern-day Nigeria; he is someone we should analyze and attempt to understand.
He defies the ideologies and framework of how a man should be perceived. Especially as a Nigerian man, where a man should be seen as a hustler and bustler, he exudes a calm energy that enthrals those who care to pay attention to his allure.
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On social media and the internet, there are various concepts disclosing various guidelines that a man must uphold before he is a ‘man’. Inadvertently, these ideologies make men lose their self-perception; instead of introspecting and figuring out who they ought to become, they want to be like the next man.
In the modern world where social media defines who is good-looking and carves out the definition of perfection, some people prefer not to quiver to the cruel criticism from naysayers nor shiver to the nefarious voices from know-it-all pundits and those who understand the elements of beauty standards.
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In today’s world, people go under the knife because they are trying to fix what isn’t broken. They want to adjust the little permissible cracks on their skin; everyone wants to be perfect. People lose themselves while chasing perfection only to fall further away from who they are.
What Makes a Man Handsome?: Eniola Adeoluwa
One man who has often felt the brunt of cruel words from social media users is lifestyle influencer and content creator Eniola Adeoluwa. He has been lampooned for being effeminate, not being masculine enough, due to the expressions he prefers for himself.
Eniola became a mainstay in the early 2020s after a video of him wearing lip gloss first surfaced on social media. He received harsh words from online pundits; however, his popularity and value on social media continued to soar, garnering almost 3.5 million followers on his Instagram page. Adeoluwa has become one of the most influential figures on social media without being a skit maker, comedian, or Nollywood actor (he has made a guest appearance in blockbuster movies such as Oversabi Aunty, etc). His physical appearance, personality, and eccentric nature have inspired an entire nation to click on the follow button, and he has continued to sign major endorsement deals with organizations across Africa.
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Basic Requirements to be a Successful Handsome Man like Eniola
When you put a flower vase in the living room of your apartment, the flower beautifies the room and adds a bit of colour to the environment; however, after several weeks, its presence becomes a bore. You forgot it was there. Now, what do you do with the beautiful flower vase?
The same question goes with being a handsome man. What do people do with you because you are handsome? Are you of value to the next person in the room? Can you drive? Can you fix the light bulb? Do you make people laugh when you’re in the environment? These are some of the questions that every handsome man should ask himself every now and then.
Masculinity is active and isn’t passive; therefore, you must always endeavour to be in motion. Our case study, Eniola Adeoluwa, isn’t just a handsome man; he is currently in motion and is unapologetic about how people perceive him.
He lives his truth, and somehow, the rest of the world has come to adjust to it.
Most men need to have a personality and a sense of purpose.
