A UK-based Nigerian woman has sparked intense debate online after issuing a warning to Nigerian men living in the United Kingdom, advising them against bringing their wives from Nigeria.
In a viral video, the woman, who identified herself as Igbo, made strong claims about marital breakdowns among Nigerians in the UK, particularly within the Igbo community.
In her own words, she said:
“Ninety percent of UK marriages that are separated and broken today are Igbos,” she said. “You can’t see Benin, you can’t see other tribes. It’s only Igbo men and women disgracing themselves on social media. I am Igbo, I need to tell you the truth. You people have failed us woefully.”
According to her, relocating to the UK often places excessive strain on marriages, leading to public disputes, family conflicts, and separation.
She argued that these issues frequently play out on TikTok, bringing embarrassment to families and the wider community.
She added:
“If you know you are a Nigerian man living in the UK, the only advice I can give you is to avoid bringing your wife to the UK. Just avoid it. You will later regret it as a man.”
Her comments have drawn mixed reactions. While some social media users agreed that migration, financial pressure, and changing gender roles can negatively affect marriages in the diaspora, others criticized her remarks as exaggerated, divisive, and unfairly targeting Igbo women.
