A bearded woman responds to internet users who ask her to shave

Vivien Adaeze, a young Nigerian woman, posted on Facebook a photo showing her beard, responding to internet users asking her to shave. She asserts her desire to keep her appearance and claims her rebellious Igbo woman identity. The article also discusses hirsutism, a medical condition affecting 5–10% of women, often linked to polycystic ovary syndrome. Online reactions are divided between support and criticism.