‘Why are you triggered if you’re not guilty?,’ Simi fires back at critics

Nigerian singer and songwriter, Simi, has fired back at critics who called her out for airing her opinion on rape and sexual assault.

The singer on her X handle, had initially spoken about rape, stating that people found guilty of rape should be castrated and killed.

Her words quickly stirred reactions from other users who called her out for not speaking about people who were falsely accused of rape or sexual assault. Simi, however, responded, stating that she spoke about the issue she wanted to speak about and should not be dragged for it.

”Almost every woman I know personally has been sexually assaulted at some point in their lives. You can’t think it’s okay to shut people up from speaking up about assault because some people lie. If you lie, you should face consequences – but that’s not the conversation I’m having. Nor is it one I’m interested in having. How many of your male friends have they lied against? How many of your friends have actually assaulted women as vibes?? Women are terrified to go out. Women in their homes are not safe either. Ask your sisters, ask your female friends and your girlfriends. Ask your wives. We’re not all crazy. STOP RAPING WOMEN!!,” she wrote.

The singer also urged men to hold themselves accountable for perverted acts and words against women and children. She revealed that she often feels unsafe when walking with her daughter, stressing the need for a safer society for women and children.

”Men should hold other men accountable. Many of you create safe spaces for your friends’ perverted and wicked behavior because “I’m not like that”. I take a fucking pepper spray when I walk outside alone or with my daughter. Do you think I’m scared of other women? If you’re not a rapist and people calling out rapists bother you, you need to sit and have a conversation with yourself. Because why are you triggered if you’re not guilty?,” she added.