Instagram's Nigerian Agony Aunt is Giving Women Relationship Advice
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The 27-year old had the idea to set up the account after giving advice to friend who had shared a relationship issue on the social networking service last year. After an "overwhelming" response which included countless comments of support, she decided to encourage others to start sending their stories to her and speak out. The account has now reached almost 30k thousands followers and features over 500 posts detailing the concerns of Nigerian women.
As interest in the project has grown, Tahir has sought more informed advice from lawyers, therapists and gynaecologists in order to better help her followers. Several of said followers have even offered to become mentors too. She says that her family have been incredibly supportive - especially her dad. "He goes through my Instagram every day and advises me on things to say and not say on social media," she said. "My friends say the phrase agony aunt cracks them up... but I personally love it."
It's great to hear that social media sites such as Instagram can be used to more charitable means than sharing food pics, providing a safe haven for people who need one. Ziya'atulhaqq Usman Tahir is hoping to one day have her own TV show to reach more people on a more open and widespread platform.
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Instagram's Nigerian Agony Aunt is Giving Women Relationship Advice
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