Shaffy Bello: Sex work okay for survival, but don't stay long
Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello sparked controversy today on the Moraya Show by declaring it's okay for women to engage in commercial sex work for survival needs. 'If what you are doing now is being a runs girl to make money, you don't have to stay there,' she told viewers, emphasizing she never judges those who do it out of necessity. The veteran actress encouraged women who go into sex work to 'do it well with respect and your full-chest' but strongly advised against making it permanent. 'Some girls are doing it because they need to feed mom, send their younger ones to school. I understand it. However, my darlings, don't stay there,' she explained. Bello's comments have ignited debate about how society views women's economic choices during difficult circumstances. Her pragmatic approach contrasts with traditional moral judgments, framing sex work as a temporary survival strategy rather than a career choice. Where do you stand on this perspective—is this a compassionate understanding of economic desperation, or does it normalize exploitation of vulnerable women?