Social media personality and actor Enioluwa Adeoluwa has fired back at online critics who mocked male attendees for their unconventional outfits at the 2026 GTCO Fashion Weekend. In a strongly worded post on X, he accused people of selectively targeting certain looks to push a narrative that society is “losing its men” while ignoring the many others who dressed in regular shirts and trousers at the same event.
The ninth edition of the GTCO Fashion Weekend took place on November 7 and 8, 2026, at the GTCentre in Oniru, Lagos. The free public event featured runway shows by African and international designers, masterclasses, a streetwear hub and more than 140 retail stores under the theme “Fashion Is Timeless.” Videos from the gathering quickly circulated online, focusing on some men in bold or non-traditional styles and sparking claims that masculinity was under threat.
Enioluwa did not hold back in his response.
“It’s interesting how people attend fashion shows, pick out videos of men dressed a certain way, put them together, and suddenly the conversation becomes, ‘We are losing our men.’ Meanwhile, that same fashion show has plenty of men wearing regular shirts and trousers, but those videos rarely get the same attention,” he wrote.
He drove the point home with emphasis:
“It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything.”
He suggested that those seeking more conventional expressions of masculinity could look elsewhere.
“If you want to see men who fit your definition of ‘masculinity,’ go to a stadium on a Saturday, visit the gym near your house, and have a field day,” Enioluwa stated.
He also reminded followers that men working in hair salons, fashion, tailoring and other creative fields have long expressed themselves differently and are simply earning a living.
“These people are simply working, earning a living and minding their business. Let them be! Don’t make videos of them,” he added in related comments.
Beyond the fashion debate, Enioluwa issued a clear warning about the real-world consequences of such online narratives.
“We really need to be more mindful of the narratives we push, especially when we know, and have seen, how these narratives can put people’s lives and safety at risk,” he cautioned.
He stressed that personal disagreement never justifies ridicule or hostility.
“There are things we all dislike or disagree with about other people, but that doesn’t give us the right to ridicule them or encourage hostility towards them. You have a platform. Use it responsibly. Leave people alone!”
The intervention comes amid wider social media discussion of the event’s style statements, including earlier reactions from figures like reality star TBoss who expressed concern over certain trends. Enioluwa’s post has amplified conversations about creative freedom, selective outrage and the responsibility that comes with large online platforms. As one of Nigeria’s prominent voices in entertainment and digital culture, his firm defence of personal expression at a major fashion gathering has drawn both support and further debate.