Shine Rosman raises alarm over the rising cases of sexual harassment in Nigeria

Nollywood actress Shine Rosman has raised concerns about the rising incidence of sexual harassment across Nigeria.

In a recent interview with Tolu Afilaka, Shine expressed her distress over how sexual harassment has become normalized and often goes unpunished in various parts of the country.

She highlighted the prevalence of undocumented cases, particularly in crowded marketplaces, where such incidents are frequently ignored and rarely addressed. Shine questioned the overall safety of women in Nigeria, warning that even more serious violations can occur in private settings.

Do you know how rampant sexual harassment is in Lagos? Go to Yaba as a woman and see how often you’re touched inappropriately. Everyone knows this is true, yet nothing is being done. You can walk through Yaba and be touched inappropriately without consequence. If the government won’t intervene, shouldn’t we have the right to protect ourselves? It’s 2026, and in a country like Nigeria, sexual harassment is still treated as a minor issue. If a man can harass you openly during the day, imagine what could happen behind closed doors, away from public view, she stated.