I’m Married To Jesus — Reverend Sister Calls Out Asaba Boys Asking For Her Number [VIDEO]

 

A reverend sister recently became the focus of online attention after a video surfaced showing her recounting a bizarre and somewhat comical encounter with a group of young men in Asaba, Delta State. The clip, which has since gone viral on various social media platforms, captures the nun in full religious attire, laughing in disbelief as she reflects on the audacity of the men who approached her for her phone number despite her unmistakable status as a member of a religious order.

Draped in a traditional nun’s habit—symbolizing modesty, devotion, and a life set apart for spiritual service—the sister humorously expressed her shock and amusement at the incident. Her lighthearted delivery, however, belied the deeper issues the interaction raises about respect, boundaries, and how Nigerian society views religious figures, particularly women.

“Asaba boys no get respect though,” she said with a chuckle. “Una see me for costume—like, soldier for Christ—una still get mind stop me for road wan collect number. How?”

The comment, delivered in a mix of Pidgin English and Standard English, captured the attention of viewers for its wit, its sincerity, and its layered commentary on street culture. While her reaction was not angry or bitter, the moment struck a chord with many Nigerians who recognized a troubling dynamic at play.

Social media platforms lit up with responses. Some users were amused, sharing jokes and memes that riffed off her phrase “soldier for Christ,” which quickly became a trending slogan. Others expressed concern, noting that the encounter was emblematic of a broader lack of boundaries and growing irreverence among younger generations.

“This isn’t even about religion alone,” wrote one Twitter user. “It’s about how a woman can’t walk down the street without being accosted—even if she’s clearly a nun.”

Another added, “As funny as it sounds, it also shows the level of disregard some people have for sacred vocations. What would it take for men to just let women be, especially when they’re clearly not interested or available?”

The reverend sister, whose identity remains undisclosed, appeared to take the incident in stride, but her use of humor to highlight a serious issue resonated far beyond the streets of Asaba. Her reaction—half bemused, half resigned—spoke volumes about the normalization of catcalling and unsolicited advances in public spaces, even toward women in visible religious roles.

This story also touches on the broader question of how religious symbolism is received in increasingly casual or even irreverent urban environments. In many parts of the world, including Nigeria, nuns are often seen as untouchable figures of reverence and sacrifice. The sight of a nun in full habit would traditionally evoke respect, deference, or at the very least, space. That this was not the case in Asaba is part of what made the sister’s video both shocking and, to some, sadly unsurprising.

What does it mean when the cloth no longer protects?

Beyond the commentary on gender and respect, the viral video has ignited conversations around the sacred and the secular in Nigeria's rapidly modernizing urban centers. Asaba, known for its blend of tradition and vibrant youth culture, serves as a microcosm of this tension. The encounter reflects a cultural moment in which the boundaries between spiritual vocations and everyday social norms are increasingly blurred.

Several faith leaders have weighed in since the video went viral, many of them expressing support for the sister while urging young men to exhibit more respect in their public interactions. One Lagos-based Catholic priest commented via Facebook, saying, “The habit is not a costume. It is a symbol of vows taken—poverty, chastity, obedience. We should not need to explain that. We must do better.”

Feminist groups and women’s advocacy organizations have also used the video as an entry point to renew conversations about harassment and agency in public spaces. While the sister’s calm and humorous recounting of the event softened the blow, activists emphasize that not every woman in similar situations is as unshaken or able to laugh it off.

“The point is not whether she was a nun or not,” said Nkechi Okafor, spokesperson for Women’s Watch Nigeria. “The point is that women should be allowed to walk in peace. Period.”

In the wake of the video’s viral spread, several parody and tribute videos have emerged, mimicking the nun’s tone or using her phrase “soldier for Christ” as a punchline. Some have expressed concern that the humor could dilute the serious undertone of her message.

Regardless of interpretation, what remains clear is that the reverend sister’s brief clip has struck a nerve—one that exposes not only the shifting perceptions of religious figures in contemporary Nigeria, but also the ongoing challenge women face navigating everyday interactions.

Respect, many say, should not require a uniform. But if even the uniform doesn’t command respect anymore, perhaps it is time for a broader societal reckoning.