Prostitutes Afikpo

Afikpo, a town in Ebonyi State, Nigeria, features in discussions about sex work. Prostitution involves exchanging sex for money. Anyone engaging in sexual activity primarily to receive payment afterward is considered a prostitute.

Afikpo Chic Controversy

Maria Ude Nwachi, known online as “Afikpo Chic,” faced controversy. She was suspended from the Ebonyi House of Assembly. Allegations surfaced about her past involvement in prostitution, particularly in the US. These claims were strongly denied by her and her supporters. Critics questioned the focus on her past, asking who among you is without fault?

Sex Work Operations

Sex work exists near markets and online. Advertisements for escorts and dating services appear on sites like Vivastreet and Sentimente. Men seeking paid encounters with sex workers in Afikpo search directories. Local terms like “Ashawo Girls” are used. Brothels operate, where sex is provided for a fee.

Legal and Social Context

Legal issues arise. A man was arrested and taken to court for paying four prostitutes N45K using fake bank alerts. Beyond sex work, efforts to end Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) in Afikpo use town criers. Afikpo is Ebonyi State’s second-largest town, comprising twenty-two villages as headquarters of Afikpo North LGA.

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