By Our Reporter
Mariam Hussein, a 103-year-old virgin woman from Tanzania, has narrated a life story of how she met, fell in love, and waited for a white male boyfriend who never returned after his adventure to Tanzania.
Mariam spoke with Afrimax's English anchor, Simon Greenwood, in Swahili (translated to English) recently, saying: "I met John, a young white man from Europe who came to Tanzania in search of adventure and purpose. I helped him navigate and settle into his new environment. Over time, our friendship blossomed into something more. He was unlike anyone I had ever met. His manners, stories, and kindness fascinated me. He respected my culture and showed genuine interest in my life and aspirations," Mariam recalled.
"Our relationship blossomed and I found myself falling deeply in love every moment we spent together. It made my feelings for him grow stronger. I could see that he loved me too, his eyes sparkled with genuine affection whenever he looked at me and his actions always showed his care and commitment.
"I love him back wholeheartedly and unconditionally because, for the first time in my life, it was all about love in its purest form. We shared dreams, hopes, and secrets together, building an unbreakable bond. I also hoped that John would be the one to change my destiny. I dreamt that he may take me away from the life of struggle I had always known and experienced with him. I envisioned a future filled with endless possibilities, free from the hardship that had defined my past. He gave me hope that together we could build a new life full of love and happiness," the woman said.
She expressed her devastation: "I was devastated. I couldn't believe he had disappeared initially. I considered the possibility of it being a prank or a test of my patience. I searched high and low for John desperately hoping for an explanation, but he was nowhere to be found. Days turned into weeks, weeks turned into months, and still, there was no trace of him. Months turned into years, and yet I clung to believe that John would eventually return.
"I refused to accept the idea that he may not come back anytime soon. Despite the wonderful moments we had shared, I remained a virgin in our culture; it was expected that I preserve my purity until marriage. Having sex before marriage was considered a taboo, so I made it my priority to maintain my purity…," she noted.
Her cultural belief made her keep her virginity: "This cultural belief was deeply ingrained in me, and I took my commitment to it seriously. Even though I loved John deeply and we had an incredible bond, I remained steadfast in upholding this cultural value."
She hopes that "One day, we would be married, and my patience would be rewarded. However, as years went by, the hopes of his return began to fade, leaving me feeling both betrayed and alone. Nevertheless, I remained resolute in my promise to myself and my culture," she said.
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