Shaffy Bello Says She Doesn’t Judge Sex Workers, Advises Exit Strategy

Veteran Nollywood actress, Shaffy Bello, has stirred widespread reactions after making controversial comments suggesting that women involved in commercial sex work for survival should not be judged.

The actress made the statement during a recent episode of the Moraya Show, where she discussed survival choices made by young women under financial pressure.

According to Bello, while she does not encourage sex work, she believes individuals struggling to survive should not be condemned for their choices, especially when driven by pressing responsibilities.

“If what you are doing now is being a ‘runs girl’ to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge. If you go be ashawo, do am well. Do it well with respect and your full-chest,” she said.

She, however, cautioned that such choices should not become a permanent lifestyle, urging women to seek better opportunities when possible.

“However, don’t stay there. If that is what you have to do right now to make a living… some girls are doing it because they need to feed mum, send their younger ones to school. I understand it. However, my darlings, don’t stay there,” she added.

Her comments have since sparked mixed reactions online, with many debating the ethics and implications of her statement.