A Nigerian woman identified simply as Ngozi has sparked heated conversations on social media after issuing a bold warning to Nigerian men living abroad who are considering marrying Igbo women and relocating them overseas.
Taking to social media to share her advice, Ngozi cautioned that without a prenuptial agreement, such men might be exposing themselves to emotional and financial turmoil.
In her exact words:
“Dear Abroad single guys, no marry Igbo woman carry am jakpa without a prenup! Immediately they cross, they become agwo ndu makachi!”
The phrase "agwo ndu makachi" loosely translates from Igbo to "a dangerous living snake, God forbid," suggesting that the women in question may undergo a drastic behavioral change once they leave Nigeria and settle abroad.
Ngozi’s remarks have sparked widespread reactions online, with many users expressing mixed opinions. While some supported the idea of protecting one's assets and emotional peace through a prenup, others criticized her comment as a generalization that paints Igbo women in a negative light.
Critics argue that marriage should be built on trust, mutual respect, and understanding, not suspicion or legal contracts. Supporters, however, claim that experiences have shown that some women, after gaining international residency, abandon their partners or change drastically in attitude—hence the need for legal safeguards like a prenup.
This comment has also reignited broader discussions about cultural expectations, the diaspora lifestyle, gender roles, and the evolving dynamics of relationships involving Nigerians living abroad.
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Ngozi’s post has struck a nerve, and it continues to stir conversations around trust, tradition, and modern realities in cross-border relationships.
