A Nigerian man, Chika Wonder, has made a shocking confession about his reckless sexual escapades, revealing that he had unprotected affairs with over 400 women while knowingly living with HIV.
Chika shared his story on a recent episode of “Doyin’s Corner“, detailing his struggles with depression, the stigma he faced after his diagnosis, and his promiscuous lifestyle.
Chika was diagnosed with HIV seven years ago while working at a photography studio in Kano State. Before receiving the diagnosis, he had already been highly promiscuous, claiming to have slept with around 1,000 women in total.
“I got into photography with a renowned photographer in Nigeria and was posted to Kano. Because I was promiscuous, I started having sex with anybody I saw. It was cheap there,” he recalled.
Chika frequently paid women for unprotected sex, arguing he was not quite pleased with protected sex.
“I would offer to pay more just to have unprotected sex, and would even drink to get myself in the mood. I was sleeping with different women, paying as little as ₦700 for sex and ₦300 for a room,” he admitted.
Paytime for Illicit Lifestyle
However, his lifestyle soon took a toll on his health, as he began experiencing severe fever, diarrhea, and physical weakness. Upon falling seriously ill, he was advised by his colleagues to undergo medical tests, where he was eventually diagnosed with HIV.
Chika initially appeared unbothered by his diagnosis but later struggled with the stigma and discrimination he faced. “I didn’t care at first, but the stigma started immediately. I was kicked out of the company. That’s when it hit me,” he explained.
Despite knowing his HIV status, Chika continued engaging in unprotected sex, citing depression and lack of pleasure with protection. “I continued having sex with people unprotected. I did not care anymore. Depression kills your conscience. I had unprotected sex for seven years, and within that period, I slept with over 400 women,” he admitted.
Chika’s story took a darker turn when he attempted suicide, an incident that was widely reported in the media. “I tried to take my own life. All the blogs carried the news. From that moment, my life started to change,” he said.
He further revealed that he only began taking his HIV medication on November 25, 2024, after years of reckless behavior. Now, he says he is focused on raising awareness about HIV and mental health to prevent others from making the same mistakes he did.
“I am out here to create awareness. Depression kills your conscience. People need to understand that HIV is not a death sentence, but reckless behavior only worsens the situation,” he asserts.
Implications For Society
Health experts and legal analysts have looked at the criminal and ethical implications of behaviour such as Chika’s. Knowingly spreading HIV is criminal offense in Nigeria and could result in legal consequences.
No one can tell how many women have been infected by Chika, and the multiplier effect when those women infected their partners. It is entirely possible that Chika may have fathered multiple children illegitimately, some of them blamed on other men.
Yet, society must care about the health of those who may have been infected by Chika and all others living with HIV.
Mental health expert Dr. Grace Adeyemi stressed the importance of psychological support for people diagnosed with HIV, as untreated depression can lead to self-destructive behavior.
“Stigma can push individuals into depression, and when that happens, they may engage in risky behaviors. Counseling and proper mental health support are key,” she explained.
Chika’s story highlights the urgent need for greater awareness about HIV, mental health, and the dangers of reckless sexual behavior, both to those involved, and their families and society at large.
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