Award-winning Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has once again spoken out against a style choice she considers improper—women appearing in public without underwear.
In a recent TikTok video, Stephen expressed frustration with what she described as a growing trend, noting she has been raising the issue since 2015. To emphasize her point, she shared a personal encounter from a salon visit last week, where she said she witnessed a woman receiving a pedicure while wearing a short outfit and no underwear, leaving herself exposed.
“Last week at the salon, a lady came in for a pedicure. When she sat down, I looked and saw her private parts in full display. It was uncomfortable and completely unnecessary in a public space,” Stephen recounted.
She firmly dismissed the idea that forgoing underwear is a fashion statement, calling it a “nuisance” instead. “Who is teaching us this? Since when did not wearing pant become a trend?” she questioned. “You can at least wear something long or ensure you’re properly covered. Why is underwear your enemy?”
This is not the first time Stephen has addressed the issue. In August 2025, during a widely shared incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight, she similarly stressed the importance of wearing underwear, especially in situations that could lead to physical altercations or public exposure.
Stephen, known for her advocacy on social decorum and her influential role in Nollywood, continues to use her platform to comment on cultural and behavioral norms.