Former Big Brother Naija housemate Tacha, born Natacha Akide, has shared her views on rape, false allegations,, and the responsibility of raising boys in Nigeria.
In a video posted on her Instagram page, the reality star described rape as a serious issue that should never be weaponised in personal disputes.
“Hold your male child by the neck,” she said, stressing that rape must not be used by any woman to get back at an ex-partner or any man. According to her, false accusations weaken the credibility of genuine victims and make it harder for survivors to be believed.
She argued that Nigeria remains deeply patriarchal and that women already struggle to be heard. In her words, women are often treated as second-class citizens, while many men display misogynistic behaviour, sometimes without recognising it.
Because of this, she said, using the word “rape” carelessly in such a system only strengthens those who already dismiss or undermine women’s experiences.
“When you come out and you are not sincere about real issues, it takes away from the real victims,” she said.
Tacha also criticised what she described as widespread rape apologists on Nigerian Twitter. She claimed that many popular male accounts either defend rape culture or normalise harmful behaviour. According to her, this online environment makes it even more important for women to be truthful when making accusations.
She maintained that false claims empower “wicked and evil men” who are quick to use such cases to discredit real survivors.
Beyond false allegations, Tacha focused heavily on parenting. Addressing what she called “new age mothers,” she urged women to be intentional in raising their sons.
“Forget how our mothers used to do it,” she said. She argued that society wrongly assumed that boys were easier to raise, an attitude she believes has contributed to the current problem.
According to her, mothers should give male children the same level of attention and discipline often reserved for girls. She said boys must be taught about consent, respect and boundaries from an early age.
She added that sons should grow up understanding that women are not property and that “no” is a complete sentence.
Tacha further pointed to the online backlash faced by female celebrities who speak about harassment. She referenced singer Ayra Starr, who previously faced heavy criticism after speaking about harassment.
According to Tacha, such reactions show how hostile public conversations can become when women address sexual violence.
She also mentioned Simi, who recently spoke about sexual assault and called for men to hold one another accountable. Tacha said the backlash against Simi reflects the same pattern of silencing women.
“It is so bad that even when women speak against rape, they get trolled and bullied into silence,” she said.
Tacha also addressed arguments that men are victims of rape too. While acknowledging that male victims exist, she argued that most perpetrators in such cases are still men.
