Yanique ‘Curvy Diva’ Warns Young Women To Be Independent
Fast-rising recording artiste and popular media personality Yanique “Curvy Diva’” Barrett is challenging the narrative that views women as sex symbols who are always dependent on the opposite sex.
Barrett, in an Instagram post on Wednesday, made it abundantly clear that her growth and fame are a direct result of hard work and empowerment, and she invited young women to be independent and educated. The post has since then collected a wave of responses.
The Lifestyle hitmaker painted a succinct picture, distinguishing the difference between receiving ‘nice things’ from a man and being capable to do so yourself.
“The most annoying thing for me is people thinking or saying that my lifestyle or success was built by a man. As women, we should know the difference between being spoiled and needing a man to save you or upgrade you. I believe that being spoiled by a man is him doing nice things for you and if he leaves, you are capable of doing the very same things for yourself…periodttt..,” she remarked in her captioned post.
Sharing the powerful words given to her by her late mother when she was younger, the Eye Candy artiste says it is important for both parties to bring their own value to the table.
“My mother once told me, “a relationship is like a potluck, no matter what he’s bringing to the table always bring your own,” she says.
The host and cook also used her platform to warn young girls to be careful of the decisions they make and to try not to get caught up in the digital space, forcing themselves to live a life they cannot finance independently.
“To my young girls, Instagram will poison your mind so don’t rush the process and end up being a “Yam head” trying to showcase this lifestyle that if taken from you, you’ll have to get a next man and a next man and a next to maintain the hype,” she cautioned.
“Again, strive to own your own, put in the work, get your education, or better yet.. get a skill. Nurture your talent and eventually turn your talent into a means to make money,” she said.