Popular Nigerian actress and media personality, Omotunde Adebowale-David, also known as Lolo 1, has alleged that a colleague once raped her.

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The actress shared her traumatic experience of being raped by a male colleague in the broadcasting industry on her podcast “Say My Piece”, which was posted on YouTube on Friday.

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According to Lolo 1, she was raped by a colleague, which has left her traumatised and experiencing momentary panic whenever she sees him.

Lolo 1 stated that naming the rapist now will bring her criticism for not speaking out earlier but doing so now that the said person is an established figure in the industry.

She noted that women often respond to sexual assault with denial and self-blaming, highlighting the complexities of trauma and recovery.

She said, “I hardly ever say this, and I am not even ready to tell the full story. The stories of sexual assault. When I discussed it with my daughter yesterday, she held my hand and said, ‘Mummy, you’ve gone through so much.’ And I said I had.

“I remember how many of those things I have to relive. I have been raped only once in my life, and I was raped by a colleague. I see him every other day. Do you know how traumatized I am? When I see him, I just get into this momentary panic.

“But if a woman of my calibre named him, he’s an established person in the broadcast industry, won’t people say, ‘How come I didn’t speak about it for all these six years until now that he’s taking a prominent TV position?’
“When sexual assault happens to women, the first thing to happen is denial. The next thing is self-blaming.”

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Popular Nollywood actress Esther Nwachukwu has disclosed that she doesn’t go out wearing pant for purposes of comfort and hygiene.

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Known for her controversy, Esther’s blunt revelation has put her in social media spotlight with plethora of reactions trailing her comment.

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Esther spoke on a live Instagram session recently, saying that she “chooses not to wear underwear while working out, citing comfort and hygiene as her primary reasons.”

“It’s not about being seductive or trying to attract attention.

“I prioritize comfort and health. If you work out hard like I do, you will understand.

Since Esther made the statement, social media has been abuzz with some of her fans applauded her for promoting body autonomy and personal comfort, while others accused her of being unnecessarily provocative.

Reacting to some comments of her fans, Nwachukwu, known for her blunt demeanor and unfiltered opinions, responded to the criticism unfazed.

“People will always talk. I live my truth and take care of my body my way”, she stated.

Some health experts have also offered their perspectives
stressing the importance of breathable, clean workout attire to prevent irritation or infection.

As the debate continues online, Esther Nwachukwu remains firm in her stance, standing by her unconventional yet personal gym routine.

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Cardi B has made explosive claims against her estranged husband, Offset, accusing him of stalking, harassment, and making disturbing threats against her life.

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Cardi B and Offset separated in July 2024, during her pregnancy with their third child, it has been at the center of a publicized divorce.

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In a recent social media rant, Cardi B revealed that Offset had been harassing her, leaving threatening voicemails, and even attempting to interfere with her new relationship. The “Bodak Yellow” rapper detailed how Offset allegedly sent explicit messages and made threats about both their lives. She also accused him of trying to undermine her self-esteem, stating she was tired of being tormented.

“He’s upset because I sent his girlfriend messages of him begging me, saying he was going to take away his life, saying he was going to take away my life, harasses me, leaves me voicemails, and tries to lower my self-esteem to the ground and I’m so tired of it,” she said.

Cardi B further claimed that Offset had sent messages to people she was involved with, NFL athlete Stefon Diggs. which included intimate details of their past relationship. She warned him that his actions were unacceptable and hinted at retaliating in her own way.

“He sent a text message to somebody I was dealing with of us having sex… You’ve been harassing me and the man I’ve been dealing with for months. This is my pusyy, I give it to whoever I want to. If that bytch don’t stop harassing me you gonna have the price to pay for it,” she warned.

“You know what? I’ve been letting motherfkka troll me for a long time. Leaving me crazy voicemails, telling me crazy stuff in text messages, trolling me… Now it’s my turn, Now it’s not fun, Now it’s not fun when the demon’s inside… and do you want to know how all this started? This started because he wanted to get his blog friends to troll me.”

Despite the troubling accusations, fans have shared mixed reactions. Some have advised Cardi to take legal action, while others expressed disbelief over the messy situation. The former couple, who share two children, have yet to resolve their ongoing issues, and Cardi B’s latest allegations suggest that the drama is far from over.

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