Nigerian pop singer Adokiye has caused a social media storm by offering her virginity to Islamic militants Boko Haram in exchange for the return of hundreds of kidknapped schoolgirls.
A total of 276 girls were taken from the largely Christian north-eastern town of Chibok by the rebels, led by Abubakar Shekau, in April.
The majority of the schoolchildren remain missing, despite international pressure for their safe return – including the celebrity-endorsed #BringBackOurGirls social media campaign backed by Michelle Obama and David Cameron, among others.
However, the 23-year-old musician, from the country’s Imo State, took the protest to the next extreme.
“It is just unfair. They are too young. I wish I could offer my virginity in exchange,” she told Vanguard.
Some of the press found her tweet so brave and encouraging so they decided interview her to hear her opinion on why she made the decision…
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