A TikTok user identified as Lord_dress has stepped into the online debate sparked by allegations between social media personalities Tunmise and Ivana, offering a cultural explanation for the long pipe that became a focal point of the controversy. According to Lord_dress, the pipe is a common household item in Akwa Ibom homes, used primarily for stomach discomfort and constipation, not for treating infections as some have speculated.
Traditional Practice Explained
Lord_dress described the process in detail: when a person has a dirty stomach or struggles to use the toilet, the pipe is used to introduce a liquid—often made from green leaves or warm water—into the body. She noted that Vaseline is applied to the tip before use to ease the procedure. This practice, she emphasized, is well known among people from her background and has been carried out on many occasions. “It was simply meant to clear a dirty stomach,” she said, adding that she was unsure whether it had any effect on infections.
The explanation came after Tunmise publicly accused Ivana, a popular content creator, of cheating on him and giving him an infection. He claimed that Ivana attempted to treat him using a long pipe, which led to widespread mockery and confusion online. Lord_dress aimed to clarify that the pipe is not a medical treatment for infections but a traditional remedy for constipation.
Online Reactions
The comments section of Lord_dress’s post saw mixed reactions, with many users sharing similar experiences. @SHARON commented: “Na for constipation o and to wash belle but this one wey dem Dey talk about say dem use am Dey treat infection I no just understand shuuu.” @Babila Ruth added: “My mama still dey pump me till now.” Others noted that the practice is not limited to Akwa Ibom: @KISS AND BLOOM ESSENTIALS|PH wrote: “No be only Akwaibom, my mama do am for me, I bin get constipation, no mind the mumu boy.” @ABUJA HAIR VENDOR shared: “My best friend in sec sch had it in their house then and she’s from Calabar.”
Cultural Context and Controversy
The controversy began when Tunmise alleged that Ivana infected him and used a long pipe in an attempt to heal him. The details sparked a mix of ridicule and curiosity online. Lord_dress chose to provide context rather than join the mockery, presenting the pipe as part of routine home care in Akwa Ibom culture. She stressed that it is not a treatment for infections, addressing the misunderstanding that arose from Tunmise’s claims.
This is not the first time such practices have been discussed online. In a previous report by Legit.ng, a Nigerian lady shared a voice note from an Akwa Ibom man after collecting N3,000 from him, highlighting the cultural nuances of the region. The current debate has brought renewed attention to traditional remedies and their purposes.
Lord_dress’s intervention has helped clarify the intended use of the long pipe, separating cultural practice from the allegations in the Ivana-Tunmise case. As the conversation continues, many are now better informed about the traditional method for addressing stomach discomfort in Akwa Ibom.
