Afrobeats star, Simisola Kosoko, popularly known as Simi, has ignited intense debate on social media after calling for extreme punishment for rapists.
The singer made the remarks amid growing concerns over reported cases of sexual assault across Nigeria in recent weeks.
Taking to X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday night, Simi expressed outrage over the continued incidents of rape and violence against women.
“I’m sickkk of this. Stop raping women. They need to castrate rapists and burn them,” she wrote.
Her statement quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from Nigerians online. While some users applauded her strong stance against sexual violence, others argued that similar severe consequences should apply to individuals who make false rape allegations.
In response to the backlash, Simi maintained that her comments were directed at supporting victims of rape and not individuals falsely accused.
Addressing critics, she stated that nearly every woman she knows has experienced sexual assault at some point in her life, stressing the seriousness of the issue.
“How many of your friends have actually assaulted women as vibes?? Women are terrified to go out. Women in their homes are not safe either. Ask your sisters. Ask your female friends and your girlfriends. Ask your wives. We’re not all crazy. Stop raping women,” she added.
The singer also urged men to hold one another accountable, arguing that silence among men contributes to an environment that enables perpetrators.
Her comments have since fueled broader conversations online about sexual violence, justice for victims, and the appropriate legal consequences for offenders.
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