A Nigerian man named Okechukwu Azubuike has voiced out his criticism towards his fellow compatriots who marry older Caucasian women while considering Nigerian women in their 30s as too old for marriage.
His statement has triggered a heated debate on Facebook, with different opinions from both men and women.
In his Facebook post, he highlighted the apparent double standards that exist when it comes to age preferences in relationships.
He pointed out that Nigerian men often display enthusiasm and joy when involved with older Caucasian women, even those who are of their grandmothers’ age.
However, when it comes to Nigerian women, the same men suddenly deem the age of 33 as too old for marriage.
The post quickly gained traction, with Facebook users engaging in passionate discussions.
Some men criticized him for his generalization, arguing that one’s choice of partner should not be limited by age or nationality.
On the other hand, many women rallied in support of his observation, highlighting the unfair expectations and preferences placed on Nigerian women.
The debate surrounding age differences in relationships has brought to light the unfair demands that exist within Nigerian society.
As the discussion continues to trend, many follow suite contributing to the discussion and expressing their opinions on the biases faced by Nigerian women.
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