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Biodun Stephen, Nollywood Filmmaker, Speaks On Ladies “Not Putting On Pants”

<h4>Biodun Stephen<&sol;h4>&NewLine;<h4><&sol;h4>&NewLine;<p>&nbsp&semi;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong><a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;openlife&period;ng&sol;">OpenLife Nigeria<&sol;a><&sol;strong> reports that Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has once again expressed concern over what she describes as a growing trend of women stepping out in public without wearing underwear&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Known for her candid commentary on social issues&comma; Stephen shared that a recent experience at a salon compelled her to address the matter once more&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>In a video posted on TikTok&comma; the filmmaker noted that her stance is not new&comma; pointing out that she has been raising awareness on the topic for nearly a decade&period; &OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;I believe the first time I talked about ladies not putting on pants was in 2015&period; Let’s try to always wear pants&comma; there are several types&period; Why don’t we like wearing pants&quest;” she said&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Stephen recounted a personal encounter that motivated her latest comments&period; While at a salon for a hair appointment&comma; she observed another woman arriving for a pedicure in a very short outfit&period; According to Stephen&comma; the situation led to an uncomfortable exposure&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Last week&comma; I went to get my hair done at the salon&period; A lady came in to do her pedicure&period; As she sat&comma; I looked at her side&comma; I saw her vagina in full display&comma;” she recounted&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>The filmmaker described the incident as unnecessary and inappropriate&comma; emphasizing that public spaces such as salons are not venues for such exposure&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>She questioned why some women select clothing that makes accidental exposure likely&comma; especially when modest alternatives exist&period;<br &sol;>&NewLine;Challenging the notion that foregoing underwear is a <a href&equals;"https&colon;&sol;&sol;www&period;vanguardngr&period;com&sol;">fashion<&sol;a> statement&comma; Stephen stressed the importance of balancing personal comfort with decency&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;Who is teaching us all these fashion&quest; Is it a fashion trend not to wear pant&quest;” she asked&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>&OpenCurlyDoubleQuote;You are coming for a pedicure&comma; you would at least wear something long&period; Must you wear mini gown or skirt without pant&quest; Why is pant your enemy&quest; Who told you pant is your enemy&quest; Who told you it isn’t good for you&quest; Please stop doing it&period; This is not fashion&comma; it is nuisance&period;”<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>She further highlighted the practical role of underwear and cautioned against treating it as optional in public settings&comma; where natural movements can easily lead to exposure&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p><strong>BIODUN STEPHEN&colon; NOLLYWOOD’S PROLIFIC STORYTELLER<&sol;strong><&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Biodun Stephen is a renowned Nigerian filmmaker&comma; screenwriter&comma; and director celebrated for her impactful storytelling and dedication to socially conscious themes&period; Hailing from Ogun State&comma; Nigeria&comma; Stephen has&comma; over the years&comma; become a significant voice in Nollywood&comma; recognized for her ability to blend relatable narratives with cultural resonance&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Biodun spent her early life immersed in Nigerian culture&comma; which later influenced her artistic vision&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>She began her career in the entertainment industry with short films&comma; gradually transitioning to full-length features&period; Her early works were lauded for their emotional depth&comma; realistic portrayals&comma; and strong female characters&comma; setting her apart in a competitive industry&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Over the years&comma; Stephen has produced and directed several acclaimed films&comma; earning both critical and popular acclaim&period; Her growth in Nollywood has been marked by a commitment to exploring contemporary social issues&comma; including relationships&comma; morality&comma; and societal trends&comma; making her works resonate widely with audiences&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Stephen’s impact extends beyond filmmaking&semi; she is a vocal advocate on social norms and cultural practices&comma; often using her platform to spark conversations that challenge the status quo&period; Through her career&comma; she has become a respected influencer in both entertainment and societal discourse&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>Biodun Stephen’s recent remarks reflect her enduring commitment to addressing societal issues with candor and conviction&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>By challenging trends she considers inappropriate&comma; she encourages conversations about decency&comma; personal responsibility&comma; and the intersection of fashion and social norms&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;<p>As a filmmaker and public figure&comma; Stephen continues to blend creativity with advocacy&comma; reminding audiences that style should never come at the expense of dignity&period;<&sol;p>&NewLine;

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