Veteran Nollywood actress Victoria Inyama has triggered intense reactions online after sharing her controversial perspective on female genital mutilation (FGM).
Speaking during a livestream session, the actress opened up about her personal experience, revealing that she was circumcised at the age of five while living with her grandmother in the village.
Despite acknowledging that FGM is harmful, Inyama described it as something that has had a lasting impact on her life — one she surprisingly views as beneficial.
According to her, the experience has helped her control her sexual desires, giving her a level of discipline she believes has shaped her personal choices and lifestyle. She suggested that this self-control has influenced how she navigates relationships and public perception.
In her words, she emphasized that the experience has given her the ability to maintain strong boundaries, adding that her lifestyle reflects that level of restraint.
Her comments have since sparked widespread debate across social media, with many expressing concern over the normalization of a practice widely condemned globally for its physical and psychological effects.
While some people viewed her statement as a personal reflection, others criticized it as dangerous, arguing that it could downplay the serious health and human rights implications associated with FGM.
The conversation has once again brought attention to the broader issue of female genital mutilation  a practice that continues to generate global advocacy
