Why Most Hausa Women Do Not Call Their Husbands By Their Given Names

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Traditionally, a typical Hausa woman does not look her husband in the eyes, let alone call him by his given name.

In many cases, even a young woman in a relationship avoids mentioning her fiancé’s name. 

However, in today's world, it is not uncommon to find women who can look their husbands straight in the eye and call them by their given names.

Join us on this episode of The Bearing as we look at the evolution of this tradition, its Impact on and benefits to society,and why it is apparently being abandoned.