First Lady Remi Tinubu faced backlash after speaking out against the growing trend of nudity in fashion and urging parents to “salvage our children” from Western cultural influence.
Tinubu made this statement at the #WeAreEqual Campaign by OAFLAD at the State House on Friday.
She noted that nakedness is not acceptable in Nigerian culture, adding that young people are “forgetting” Nigerian cultural values.
The first lady also stated that despite Nigeria not having a Met Gala, the world’s most prestigious and glamorous fashion event, young individuals are showcasing their “nakedness” everywhere while the men are well-clothed.
Nudity, according to Tinubu, is not beautiful and should not be emulated; she, however, urged parents to teach their children by telling them the way it is and that nakedness is not accepted in Nigerian culture.
She stated, “We have to salvage our children. You know, we see the way they dress…
Source: Guardian Newspaper
