A Facebook video post from a Nollywood movie depicted a Nigerian mother rejecting her son’s relationship with an older woman, pleading for her to leave him. The caption read, “You are dating an older woman in Nigeria.” In response, Sunday Olowo commented, “Nigerian mothers will not allow their son to marry an average-age woman in Nigeria, but they will welcome their son marrying a white grandma as wife.”
This comment highlights a perceived double standard among some Nigerian families. The assumption is that while Nigerian mothers may reject older Nigerian women for their sons, they might overlook age when it involves a foreign or white partner. Such statements call attention to societal biases and raise questions about the cultural pressures influencing marriage choices. Respecting personal choices in relationships, free from external biases, can foster healthier, more supportive family dynamics.
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