Fear men: Ivorian man apologizes to family after caught on camera asking for Senegalese lady’s number at AFCON – After a video of him asking for the phone number of a Senegalese woman during an AFCON game went viral, Ivorian man Anselme Santos has publicly apologized to his wife and children.

In the video, Santos was captured getting up from his seat to approach the woman seated several rows in front of him, asking for her phone number in a conversation that was inaudible to those viewing the video.

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Santos’ actions drew criticism from viewers for being disrespectful to his wife and for perpetuating negative stereotypes about African men.

After the incident, Santos received backlash on social media from people who criticized him for his behavior, arguing that such behavior exhibited a lack of respect for his partner and was an embarrassing and inappropriate display of conduct in public.

Santos quickly took to social media to issue an apology to his wife and family.

In his statement, he recognized that his actions were disrespectful and apologized for his behavior, promising to make things right with his family.

In the wider context, the incident serves as a reminder that despite being in a modern era, stereotypes continue to plague Africans.

The episode reveals the persistence of regressive gender beliefs in Africa, where male infidelity is often seen as a rite of passage and accepted as a natural part of life.

Additionally, the incident highlights the challenges that women face while trying to be fully accepted in male-dominated spaces like sports arenas, where they often intersect with toxic masculinity.

While Santos’ apology goes some way in ameliorating the hurt caused, the larger discussion regarding toxic masculinity and gendered violence must continue.

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-Afrogazette-