Nigerian actress Kate Henshaw has now responded to police reports that attribute ritual killings to the prevalence of hookup culture.
Subsequently, after facing intense criticism on social media in November 2024, Henshaw found herself at the centre of controversy.
Moreover, this backlash was primarily due to her provocative comments about Yahoo boys and ritual killings involving young women.
Indeed, on December 4, 2024, Omolola Odutola, the Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, notably appeared on Channels Television’s Morning Brief to provide critical insights into the increasingly alarming trend of ritual killings linked to the hookup culture.
She stated,
“Today, we have numerous reports of missing persons. By the time we start an investigation, not less than 10 young girls and ladies go missing daily. These cases are not accidental. Most are tied to hookup arrangements where young women are invited by strangers to unknown places, ultimately leading to their harm or use in ritual killings.”
The report dominated news headlines and ignited widespread discussion on social media.
An X user dramatically resurfaces a previous controversy. This highlights an earlier incident where actress Kate Henshaw faced intense criticism for articulating a similar perspective.
The post read,
“There was a time not too long ago @HenshawKate made a statement as regards this and some people came for her. Alas!!! She has been vindicated.”
In response to the post, Kate Henshaw wrote, “Let the role model females who spouted I was promoting femicide show naa.. Alas, their mouths are shut!!”
On October 31, 2024, the actress commented on a viral video featuring a young girl who openly admitted to dating a Yahoo boy, a known internet fraudster.
Henshaw expressed concern that the girl’s choice put her at risk of becoming a victim of ritual killings.
She wrote, “Na so dem go take pieces you for ritual…Yeye mindset.”
Social media users swiftly condemned Henshaw’s post, launching a wave of criticism that accused her of displaying profound insensitivity.
Many commenters went further, arguing that her statements appeared to rationalise or minimise the gravity of femicide.
An X user asked her, “This is so wrong to say. How is murder justifiable?”
The actress responded,
“That’s the value she placed on herself with her words and actions. That’s how she reduced herself to be used by all and sundry; hat’s the green light she has put on but that’s OK with you.”
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