The Digest:
Afrobeats singer Simi has sparked intense debate after calling for capital punishment for rapists, including castration and burning alive. In an X post Tuesday night, the singer declared: "I'm sickkk of this. Stop raping women. They need to castrate rapists and burn them." Her comments come amid a surge of reported sexual assault cases across Nigeria. When critics raised concerns about false rape accusers, Simi maintained she was advocating for rape victims, not false accusers. She argued that "almost all the women I know have been sexually assaulted at some points of their lives," and urged men to hold fellow men accountable, stating: "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."
Key Points:
- Simi's radical proposal reflects growing public outrage at Nigeria's sexual assault crisis.
- It reignites debate on appropriate punishment for rape versus risks of false accusations.
- Rape victims gain vocal advocate, while critics question proportionality of punishment.
- This signals the desperation and anger felt by many women over systemic failures.
- The timing, amid multiple high-profile cases, amplifies the message.
Simi's call for castration and burning of rapists highlights the fury over Nigeria's sexual assault epidemic, sparking fierce debate on justice and false accusations.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Simi/X
