A Nigerian woman’s remarks about marriage have drawn intense reactions online. She has now responded to critics, insisting she was open about her views despite the backlash.
LAGOS, NIGERIA — A Nigerian woman has defended comments she made about marriage and infidelity after a video of her remarks generated widespread discussion on social media. In a follow-up video, she maintained that she had long considered herself “polygamous in nature” and questioned why many people criticised her position.
According to the viral video, the woman responded to people who criticised an earlier post in which she said she could not wait to get married so she could cheat on her husband. She argued that society often accepts men having multiple partners but reacts differently when women express similar views. Her comments quickly circulated across several social media platforms, attracting thousands of reactions.
Explaining her position, the woman said, “You people are very funny. So I posted something and said that I cannot wait to marry so I can cheat on my husband and you people are crying.” She also claimed that she had been “polygamous in nature” since her first relationship and insisted she would not hide her views because of public criticism. Her remarks reflect her personal opinion and have not been supported by any official body or organisation.
The video has continued to generate mixed reactions online. While some social media users described her comments as controversial, others argued that she was exercising her right to express her personal views. Many users also debated the broader issues of fidelity, marriage expectations and gender standards in relationships.
The development means the discussion is likely to continue across social media as users share differing opinions on relationships and personal values. The comments have also highlighted how viral online statements can quickly become the subject of nationwide conversations, even when they reflect an individual’s personal beliefs rather than established social norms.
