Nollywood filmmaker Biodun Stephen has again raised concerns over what she sees as a worrying trend of women going out in public without wearing underwear.
In a video posted on TikTok, Stephen said she has been speaking against this practice since 2015 and expressed alarm that it seems to be becoming increasingly common.
She shared a recent personal experience to highlight the issue. While at a salon for a hair appointment, Stephen noticed a woman arriving for a pedicure in a very short outfit. When the woman sat down, Stephen said her private parts were “in full display,” creating an awkward and unnecessary situation.
“I believe the first time I talked about ladies not putting on pants was in 2015. Let’s try to always wear pants, there are several types. Why don’t we like wearing pants?” she said.
“Last week, I went to get my hair done at the salon. A lady came in to do her pedicure. As she sat, I looked at her side, I saw her vagina in full display.”
Stephen described such moments as inappropriate for public spaces and firmly rejected the idea that it should be considered fashionable.
“Who is teaching us all these fashion? Is it a fashion trend not to wear pant?” she asked.
“You are coming for a pedicure, you would at least wear something long. Must you wear mini gown or skirt without pant? Why is pant your enemy? Who told you pant is your enemy? Who told you it isn’t good for you? Please stop doing it. This is not fashion, it is nuisance.”
This is not the first time Stephen has emphasised the importance of wearing underwear in public. In August 2025, after a viral incident involving a female passenger on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Lagos, she stressed the need for women to wear underwear, especially in situations where physical exposure could arise.
