Victoria Inyama Says Female Circumcision Is Evil But Helped Her Sexual Discipline

Victoria Inyama Says Female Circumcision Is Evil But Helped Her Sexual Discipline

Nigerian actress, Victoria Inyama, has sparked widespread debate after revealing that her experience with female genital mutilation (FGM), though deeply traumatic, has influenced her personal sexual discipline and self-control in adulthood.

She made the disclosure during an Instagram Live session with media personality Daddy Freeze, where she recounted being subjected to circumcision at about five years old while living with her grandmother in a rural community.

The actress described FGM (female circumcision) as “evil,” but controversially said it played a role in shaping her behaviour and helping her maintain personal discipline in intimate relationships.

“FGM is evil… that is what is helping me. That is the best thing that they did for me,” she said, explaining that her upbringing and experience contributed to her strong self-control.

Her remarks have since triggered intense reactions online, with critics accusing her of sending mixed messages about a practice widely condemned by global health and human rights organisations.

She also gave a painful account of the procedure, alleging that she was given alcohol as a child before the operation was carried out, describing it as a traumatic experience she still remembers.

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According to the World Health Organization (WHO), FGM involves the partial or total removal of external female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognised globally as a violation of human rights with no health benefits.

Inyama further clarified that she did not circumcise her own children, stating that they were raised in the United Kingdom and were not subjected to the practice.

She added that she would have only considered such a decision in consultation with her children’s father, noting the complexity of cultural and personal choices around the issue.

The actress’s comments have reignited public debate over FGM in Nigeria and Africa, with activists, health advocates, and social media users expressing opposing views.

While some empathised with her traumatic childhood experience, others condemned any attempt to link FGM with positive behavioural outcomes, stressing that the practice is harmful and should be eradicated.

Victoria Inyama, who was previously married to Godwin Okri from 2003 until their separation in 2018, remains active on social media, where she often engages in discussions on relationships, personal experiences, and social issues.

The controversy continues to generate strong reactions online, further amplifying conversations around women’s rights, bodily autonomy, and the elimination of female genital mutilation.

Victoria Inyama Says Female Circumcision Is Evil But Helped Her Sexual Discipline