A Nigerian lady has sparked a debate after advising unmarried women aged 37 and above to consider having children, even if they are not married.

In a video posted on TikTok, Mrs. Sugar argued that it is better to have a child than to wait indefinitely for marriage.

She described having a baby out of wedlock as a practical choice for women approaching their 40s or beyond, emphasizing that it is not a bad decision.

“See my sister, I know you are waiting on the Lord to give you the right partner. Marriage is a beautiful thing, but as marriage never come, my sister, born pikin [have a child],”

she said.

Mrs. Sugar further encouraged women to explore legal and ethical methods of conception if they do not want to conceive with a random person.

She added that having a child before marriage does not prevent future happiness or relationships, as women would still find fulfilment knowing they already have children.