“Rapists Should Be Castrated And Burnt Alive” – Simi Tackles Men

Nigerian singer Simi has spoken out against sexual assault, urging men to do more to address the problem and stop protecting abusers.

In a series of posts on X, the Afrobeats star said sexual violence is far more common than many people admit.

She pointed out that many women have been abused at some point in their lives and criticised men who remain silent or defend their friends instead of speaking up.

Simi said men should challenge bad behaviour among their peers and support victims, rather than ignoring accusations or choosing loyalty over what is right.

She explained that women often live in fear, even in places where they should feel safe.

Using personal examples, she said she carries pepper spray when she goes out, not because she fears other women, but because of the threat posed by men.

Simi wrote, “Men should hold other men accountable. Many of you create safe spaces for your friends’ perverted and wicked behaviour because “I’m not like that”.

“I take a fucking pepper spray when I walk outside alone or with my daughter. Do you think I’m scared of other women?

“If you’re not a rapist and people calling out rapists bother you, you need to sit and have a conversation with yourself. Because why are you triggered if you’re not guilty?

“Almost every woman I know personally has been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. You can’t think it’s okay to shut people up from speaking up about assault because some people lie.

“If you lie, you should face consequences – but that’s not the conversation I’m having. Nor is it one I’m interested in having.

“How many of your male friends have they lied about? 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!!”

Simi’s comments stirred debate after she suggested extreme punishment for rapists, including castration and death.

“I’m sickkk of this. Stop raping women. They need to castrate rapists and burn them,” she wrote.

Her remarks drew backlash, with some people arguing that false accusers should face the same penalties.

In response to the criticism, Simi said her focus was on supporting rape survivors, not defending people falsely accused.

She explained that her anger came from seeing how many women she knows have experienced sexual assault.

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