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A 103-year-old Tanzanian woman identified as Mariam Hussein has narrated the lifelong story of love and patience detailing her deep affection for a white boyfriend named John, whom she failed to meet again after he left.

Hussein, who spoke with Afrimax's English anchor, Simon Greenwood, in Swahili (translated to English) recently said she was convinced that her European boyfriend would find her soon so they could rekindle their love, but she ended up single and celibate all her life.

According to her, John was a young man full of adventure and kindness who had come to Tanzania seeking adventure.

"I met John, a young white man from Europe who had come to Tanzanian in search of adventure and purpose. I helped him navigate and settle comfortably into his new environment.

Over time, our friendship blossomed into something more, to be honest, he was unlike anyone I have ever met his manners, stories, and kindness all fascinated me he respected my culture and showed genuine interest in my life and aspirations we spent countless hours envisioning a future filled with love and happiness I believed he was truly unique and indeed he was.

Our relationship blossomed and I found myself falling deeply in love every moment we spent together 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.

Devastated by his sudden disappearance, Hussein spent years searching for him, believing that he would someday return to fulfil their dreams.“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 preserve her purity until marriage having sex before a marriage was considered a taboo so I made it my priority to maintain my purity…,”  she noted.

The 103-year-old woman further asserted that she had always believed that one day she would be married to John and her patience would be rewarded.

“This cultural belief was deeply ingrained in me and I took my commitment to take it seriously even though I loved John deeply and we had an incredible bond. I remained steadfast in upholding this cultural value.

“I believed that one day, we would be married and my patience would be rewarded … however as years went by the hopes of his returns 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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Mama sef wan drive Benz and rock Rolex

Long life and good health are the most precious things obtainable on earth. She has lived for more than 102 years, and there is no mention of sickness in her story.

Life can be bitter for anybody. Some doers of bad rejoice and some cry. Some doers of good rejoice while some cry. But character is not defined by outcome but by intention and approach.

Let me, in my own understanding, define this woman.

She has been consistent in keeping her virginity with respect to her culture. This translates to self control.

She has been relentless in keeping alive her hope of finding John again. Patience, whether rewarded or unrewarded, is a virtue.

One may blame her for putting all her eggs in one basket. One may call her a fool for remaining faithful to her cultural belief and for keeping herself for only John. But she is a proof that there are true lovers.

Even at 103 years she still beautiful more than the huk up olosho we have today.

Good look to you mama in finding your love ❤️ John.

Mama, maybe John is dead. Chai ! A virgin at 103?

Chai maybe John is dead. Such a sad love story

In her prime, Mama was obviously one of those young, impressionable African virgin maiden. The type we used to read about in fairy tales aye atijo

The reason why I reached this conclusion is that if Mama had been in her late 20s, 30s or 40s when she met John, there wouldn't have been any potential for this kind of romantic relationship between them because she would have been a married woman. In those old days, African girls (and boys for that matter) used to marry early. Usually by the age of 19 at the most, a typical African girl in those days would already be married and expecting child number 2 or 3.

So if Mama is 103, then we can safely conjecture that she would have been around 16 or 17 when she met John which would place their romantic encounter sometime in the 1930s! This is ancient history we're talking about.

Sadly, it seems that Mama attached more significance to the relationship than John did, which would explain why he never bothered informing her before he left. Of course, if he had abandoned her with a pregnancy, that would be an entirely different story, but he seems to have respected her enough to leave her as the virgin he met, so we must concede that John had a degree of decency.

My verdict:

Mama wasted her life. She deprived herself of the chance to experience the joys of motherhood and family life, all because of wishful thinking. If you read the story in its entirety, nowhere does she say that John made a categorical vow that he would return for her. She reached that conclusion on her own.

She looks younger/stronger than her age.

Oyibo boyfriend don leave mama for junction

Zulu11zulu:
Even at 103 years she still beautiful more than the huk up olosho we have today.

Good look to you mama in finding your love ❤️ John.

Sex makes one age faster and this affects both genders

Oh!! There's no Shilloh in Tanzania

John is likely dead ma

she no get pikin. Such a lonely life she must be living

She loved and trusted the lies of man.
Poor soul.. Hope she meets him in the afterlife,if there's anything like that.

ZekeYeager:

In her prime, Mama was obviously one of those young, impressionable African virgin maiden. The type we used to read about in fairy tales aye atijo

The reason why I reached this conclusion is that if Mama had been in her late 20s, 30s or 40s when she met John, there wouldn't have been any potential for this kind of romantic relationship between them because she would have been a married woman. In those old days, African girls (and boys for that matter) used to marry early. Usually by the age of 19 at the most, a typical African girl in those days would already be married and expecting child number 2 or 3.

So if Mama is 103, then we can safely conjecture that she would have been around 16 or 17 when she met John which would place their romantic encounter sometime in the 1930s! This is ancient history we're talking about.

Sadly, it seems that Mama attached more significance to the relationship than John did, which would explain why he never bothered informing her before he left. Of course, if he had abandoned her with a pregnancy, that would be an entirely different story, but he seems to have respected her enough to leave her as the virgin he met, so we must concede that John had a degree of decency.

My verdict:

Mama wasted her life. She deprived herself of the chance to experience the joys of motherhood and family life, all because of wishful thinking. If you read the story in its entirety, nowhere does she say that John made a categorical vow that he would return for her. She reached that conclusion on her own.

John could have been ga.y, impotent or have other challenges. Options and possibilities abound

And the said John would comeback abi?
How sure is she that he isn't dead considering the age here?

Things dey happen ooo.So she still dey wait for John.

Some people really know how to love. It reminds me of a northern Muslim girl I met while serving in Kano State. She loved me with all her heart. That kind of love fills you with fear because you know this person has given herself completely to you.

Hmmm

This is my Grandma

Women will never want you if they ain’t getting nothing in return. Don’t be deceived with the “I love Yiu “ cliché,it’s not real. What makes humans live in harmony is actually understanding. Don’t be deceived with all these “I love you” gimmicks. They will only love you when they’re getting something in return.


No comment; next question.

Infatuation at its peak.

could this be the Johnny yemi Alade sang about😆😆😆😆

Grandma still dey wait for jonh wey don die in world war 2

Eriokanmi:
Sex makes one age faster and this affects both genders

Er, I don't think this is true. You should say 'living a wayward life' makes a person age faster.

Can never be a Nigerian lady... if I hear say Nigerian lady wait for you for 1 week, make I bend..

Nothing we nọ go see for this world o

whippersnapper:
she no get pikin. Such a lonely life she must be living

parent at old age are always lonely, except ur children are not making progress in life

Mama you funny ooo. John wey don die since naim you dey wait for? Continue....

C