In Nigeria, tales and legends often weave their way through generations, sometimes encompassing communities and cultures, with narratives that have persisted for ages.
Such is the case of a long-standing story about married Tiv men allegedly offering their wives to visitors.
While this narrative has been passed down for generations, it is crucial to shed light on its dubious origins and the harmful impact it has had on the Tiv community.
The Tiv people, predominantly residing in Benue State and various parts of Nigeria, have been falsely accused of engaging in a practice where they purportedly offer their wives to guests, likened to presenting a customary gift known as ‘kola.’
This unfounded belief has persisted over the years, shrouded in mystery and without credible evidence to substantiate it.
This week, the Tiv community took a stand to dispel this baseless myth that has tarnished their reputation for years. The recent incident that propelled this resolve occurred when…