Nigeria: Some Young Nigerians Say Heavy Drinking Is Fun - Controls Must Keep Pace With Culture

[The Conversation Africa] Alcohol consumption has a long history in Nigeria, especially in the southern region, where it was not forbidden by religion. In the past, only adult men were culturally allowed to drink. It was taboo for young people to drink alcohol because it was generally believed that "drinking was a sign of being an elder".
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - Category: African Health Source Type: news