Lolo 1, Nigerian media personality, reveals she was sexually assaulted by a colleague six years ago, which still affects her emotionally. In a recent podcast, Lolo shared her trauma, the fear of backlash, and the difficulties of living with the experience, even seeing the abuser regularly.
Omotunde Adebowale-David, also known as Lolo 1, a Nigerian media personality, has bravely opened up about a traumatic experience of sexual assault she endured six years ago. The actress and broadcaster shared her painful ordeal during a recent episode of the 'Say My Piece' podcast, where she disclosed that the assault occurred at the hands of a colleague in the broadcasting industry. Lolo revealed the immense psychological toll the incident has had on her, as she continues to face the trauma of encountering her abuser regularly.
During the podcast, Lolo, visibly emotional, explained that she had never spoken about the assault before, partly because of the fear of being criticized for not coming forward sooner. She emphasized the profound shame and self-blame that many women, including herself, experience after such incidents. Lolo disclosed that despite the passage of time, the trauma still haunts her, and the sight of her abuser causes panic and distress.
She expressed hesitation in naming her abuser, fearing the backlash she would face, especially given the colleague's now prominent position in the media industry. Lolo’s courageous revelation sheds light on the psychological scars left by sexual assault and the stigmas faced by survivors who do not speak out immediately.
