A Muslim woman from Northern Nigeria, Hauwa Mundi, has challenged the perception of moral superiority in the region, asserting that premarital sex is common but hidden. In a Facebook post on Monday, May 4, she argued that the conservative image of Northern Nigerians often masks reality.
Premarital Sex in Northern Nigeria
Hauwa stated that while cultural and religious traditions emphasize purity and virginity before marriage, evidence suggests a prevalence of premarital sex. She wrote, 'When the topic of sex before marriage comes up amongst northerners, you'd think my people are angels lol. We may be more decently dressed than others, but morality goes beyond covering.'
Babies Found in Dumpsters
According to Hauwa, the reason fewer girls have babies out of wedlock in the North is because such pregnancies are covered up. She recalled, 'Growing up in the North, it wasn't uncommon to find babies in dumpsters. It looked like the trend had significantly gone down, or so I thought. Until a few years ago when the video of those young teenage girls who were asking for contraceptive implants trended.'
She emphasized that since parents refuse to teach their children about sex, girls are taking matters into their own hands. 'In fairness, it's better than getting pregnant and throwing away [the baby],' she added.
Call for Honesty
Hauwa concluded, 'We are not better than others, we just love to pretend that we are. We have lied so much to ourselves, we've started believing our own lies. Make ona rest!' Her comments have sparked discussions on social media about morality, sex education, and hypocrisy in Northern Nigeria.
