“No $.ex Before Marriage” Belief Must Be Changed; It’s Causing A lot Of Problems – Akosua Agyepong
Veteran Ghanaian highlife musician and television personality, Akosua Agyepong has opined that the ”no $.ex before marriage” belief must be reviewed and changed.
According to her, the traditional belief that to-be-couples have to abstain from sexually related activities until they tie the knot must be reconsidered and changed as it is causing a lot of problems in the society.
Speaking as a guest on GhOne’s Duvet show, the ‘Kokooko’ hitmaker detailed that this age-old moral principle is causing significant problems for partners who are mostly left unsatisfied in their marriage because they did not know their partners $.exually before marriage.
She further argued that, marriage is a substantial and life-altering commitment, adding that it is also the biggest investment in life. she also made known that, individuals must be sexual compatible before marriage.
”They have to change that ‘no $.ex before marriage’. Dem for change am now. E dey cause problems a lot. Your man might be impotent, you might know. Maybe your woman too might me something else.It’s a problem o,” she said in pidgin.
The veteran crooner’s perspective challenges the traditional notion about pre-marital $.ex which has been echoed in religious doctrines. While some have agreed with her, others are convinced upholding traditional values that advocate abstinence is the way to go.