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FROM relationship drama to fighting for women’s rights, Plumtree-born content creator Delight Nleya, popularly known as President Wabafazi on TikTok, is using his growing online following to challenge men and remind women of their worth.
Now based in Botswana, Nleya has built a following of 100 000 on TikTok, where he speaks out against the mistreatment of women, encourages self-worth and offers support to those facing challenges in their marriages and relationships.
He began creating content in October 2025 after realising that many women needed someone to speak up for them.
“The reason I chose to speak up for women is that many would approach me in public to share their marital struggles. I decided it would be better to start a page where I could speak on their behalf and offer comfort regarding the various challenges they face in their marriages,” he said.
Nleya said he noticed a gap on social media, where he felt women’s experiences were not receiving enough attention from people willing to address their struggles openly.
His videos have since struck a chord with viewers, with his most-watched clip attracting 659 000 views.
In the video, he advises women to reconsider relationships with men who hide their WhatsApp “last seen” status, arguing that such secrecy can raise questions about honesty and transparency.
But it is not all about exposing questionable relationship habits.
Nleya said one of his favourite videos is about giving hope to women who have been mistreated, encouraging them not to give up on love but to recognise their worth and seek relationships built on mutual respect.
The appreciation he receives from women who identify with his messages keeps him going, even when content creation eats into his sleeping time.
“Their hardships, combined with their words of gratitude, give me the strength to keep going — even at the cost of my own sleep — as I create videos for them,” he said.
However, speaking out for women has allegedly come at a price, with Nleya revealing that some men have threatened him over the advice he gives their partners.
“The biggest challenge I face is being threatened by men; some even vow to beat me because I advise their wives privately to leave them,” he said.
His outspoken approach initially worried his friends and family, who feared for his safety. He said they had since become more supportive after realising the potential impact of his work.
Despite his growing popularity, Nleya said the attention had not yet translated into significant financial rewards or major career opportunities. Some people had promised to sponsor his work but failed to honour their commitments.
Still, he hopes his expanding audience will open doors beyond TikTok and allow him to reach more women.
His long-term dream is to establish an initiative to support women who have experienced abuse and take his advocacy to radio, television and face-to-face events across the country.
Nleya said he wants women to be confident, understand their worth and know that they deserve homes and relationships built on love and respect, free from abuse.
Through his online platform, he hopes to keep challenging harmful relationship behaviour and encourage more open conversations about the struggles women face.
