If you have to be a “runs girl” to make a living, do it but don’t stay there — Veteran Nollywood actress

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has triggered widespread reactions online following her remarks about commercial sex work during a recent television interview.

Speaking on the Moraya Show, the actress said she does not judge women involved in commercial sex work, particularly those who engage in it due to financial hardship or survival needs.

She explained that people face different life circumstances and stressed that such women should be treated with dignity rather than condemnation.

However, she advised that women who take up sex work due to difficult financial situations should not remain in it permanently.

“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 ash*wo, do am well. Do it well with respect and your full-chest.

“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 mom, send their younger ones to school. I understand it. However, my darlings, don’t stay there,” she said.

She added that while she understands survival-driven choices, such a lifestyle should not become permanent if it was initially adopted as a means of survival.