The Digest:
Nigerian actress Victoria Inyama has said that female circumcision, despite being traumatic, has helped her abstain from unwanted sexual intercourse. Speaking on an Instagram live session with Daddy Freeze, she described FGM as "evil" but also "the best thing that happened to me." She recalled being circumcised at age five in her village, saying, "They held me down. It was just a swipe." She said the procedure gives her the power to say no.
Key Points:
- Inyama said FGM helps her control sexual urges and stay true to her resolve.
- She was circumcised at age five after being given gin that made her feel faint.
- She did not circumcise her own children because they are British.
- She said she would agree if their father wanted it done.
- She was married to Godwin Okri from 2003 to 2018.
