Virginity is a subject that has caused a lot of debate in Kenya and world over, and has also led to delicate discussions involving, child brides and sex slavery which steal female children’s childhood.
Some might say that Nigeria is backwards in hosting such competitions in an era when social media is making it easier for youngsters to plan for sexual intercourse. But others could argue that they are putting back the pride in being a virgin.
A 19 year-old Lagos University Teaching Hospital nursing student, Mosunmola Oladipo has been crown Miss Virginity 2015, local media reported. She was up against 51 other ‘self-confessed virgins’ who have resisted pressure from men and take pride in keeping their legs closed.
“It’s all about self-determination. It is about knowing what you want to achieve. It is a thing of honour to be a virgin,” said Oladipo.
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According to the founder of the competition, Adunni Adediran, the contestants are not medically or physically checked, the competition is aimed at honouring and appreciating virgins. However, when the competition started, gynaecologists were made available to validate the girls’ virginities, but they had to stop following violation of privacy complaints from parents.
“I was thinking of our female children who men repeatedly use to satisfy their carnal desires before they are finally dumped.
“These girls will have undergone several abortions till their wombs are damaged. And when they marry they cannot have children. Some girls even run mad,” explained Adediran. Isn’t it time Kenya launches its chapter of the same? Just a thought folks.
