Nigerian Actress, Lolo Condemns TikTok Challenge Among Young Girls

By Ameenat Hamzat, Lagos, Nigeria 

One of Nigeria’s leading actresses and comedians, Omotunde Adebowale-David, famously known as Lolo, has expressed deep concern over the disturbing trend on Tiktok, where young girls “display their breasts”, in the name of challenge.

Lolo shared this in a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, where she recounted her shock after seeing a young male TikTok user encouraging girls to expose themselves on camera.

She was further alarmed by the number of girls who participated, willingly flashing their naked breasts on the platform.

She said, “I am not happy today at all. I saw a video on TikTok where another TikToker, a young boy is asking girls to flash their breasts on TikTok.

“And I see different girls, not one, not two, not three flashing their naked breasts on TikTok and people are watching.

“And I am wondering what is happening and they told me it is a challenge.”

Lolo further highlighted the increase in cases of sexual assault and violence against women and girls, buttressing the need for awareness and protection.

She continued: “We are already seeing girls being raped on a daily basis, not just raped, killed. Assaulted and abused and yet our young children are not having the sense to keep their modesty.

“We need to stop this. Where are our mothers, caregivers and guardians, our wards are going astray on a daily basis. As a mother, I am unhappy, because I saw it with my two eyes.”