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    BBC News Africa‏Verified account @BBCAfrica Apr 12

    Is it okay or not to be a kept woman, being provided for by a man who is not her #husband? The issue is trending in #Ghana. So where do YOU stand on this? We would like to hear from both women and men. 🔴 Record your message on our WhatsApp +447711388203 or comment belowpic.twitter.com/gtDOPFFTgF

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      2. Martha Tukahirwa‏ @MarthaTukahirwa Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It is absolutely fine that the media is looking to unfold “untold stories”, but there are better stories to be told. Whereas Africa is not perfect, & neither is any other place on the planet - the narrative on Africa must change. There are more positive trends to focus on.

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      1. princekennedygh‏ @princekennedygh Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is really absurd 🤦🏽‍♂️how can you be sleeping with people’s husband for upkeep...dnt they have brains of their own 🤷🏽‍♂️. Big shout out to women who are working their butts off to make a change

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      1. Ruby  👑‏ @lifesoulcool Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        By saying "not her husband" what do you mean? Could it be a boyfriend/fiancé? Your question is not complete.

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      1. Gabrielle  ⚡️ Kathleen  👩🏾‍💻‏ @itsGabrielle_k Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        The fact that this is an actual topic of discussion in 2018 is baffling...

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      1. Dannyboi‏ @YawDaniel Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Moesha is a disgrace to woman empowerment!

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      1. robert ajuang‏ @robert_ajuang Apr 22
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        African 👭 have lost sense of hope and hard work! That's why majority of the see sleep with multiple men a means of survival !

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      1. Eric Ochanji II‏ @ochanjieric Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        This is what @LarryMadowo is doing at BBC?

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      1. Mazi Moses Eze Idika‏ @maziidikamoses Apr 16
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Life is full of choices. But then morality has a mind of it's own

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      1. marie-reine seshie‏ @fairytale4ever Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        @BBCAfrica really? This is a new low for both yourselves and @CNN @CNNAfrica and @camanpour ... there are more pertinent issues that need to be discussed. This is just annoying and appalling.

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      1. Akebu-Lan Muse‏ @KholaKrew Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        What is not okay is for @BBCAfrica to insinuate that this slight to society's sensibilities is perpetuated by the woman #BBCIsSexist

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      1. Siphiwe Bodo‏ @siphiwe66 Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        People's choice differs. Some choose to be go getters. Some choose to be got.

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      1. Ghana Man Villager‏ @Gucci302 Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        BBC would never report challenges/ bully from the WEST impost on Africa... only bad news about Africa. Copy from Al jazeera great job..😡

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      1. Ishola Joseph Thomas‏ @gbenrotom Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        its not okay at all. A husband should take care of his lawful wedded wife and not a strange kept woman please.

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      1. Butterfly‏ @OniOluwafunmi Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        It is okay to be whoever you want to be. What is not okay is to make every woman look like she needs back up from men to thrive especially since you use the money to live a flamboyant lifestyle.

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      1. Hangus Alfred‏ @AlfredHangus Apr 14
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        In the west women a paid lower salary than men for the same job. BBC can we discuss this civilization demise?

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      1. Hangus Alfred‏ @AlfredHangus Apr 14
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        For a true emancipation women need not be dependant on men. Women should rise up to financial independence and provide for themselves.

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      1. JasonBannerman‏ @jasonbannerman Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        Are there not better issues relevant for discussions than these. Possibly how to empower women on how to take care of their upkeep than heavily relying on men every now and then. You both always on some agenda.. It's well

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      1. Sissy kim‏ @KimSmithlwk Apr 12
        Replying to @BBCAfrica

        A woman should be kept. Always.

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