“Being a woman is not a crime” Chidinma roars

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Many are times women have been degraded and disrespected in society. In recent days, many murder cases are being witnessed which revolve around relationships and women end up getting killed.

Tired of such scenarios, the Nigerian artiste, Kedike hitmaker, Chidinma, has called out for action to stop the disgrace towards women. Through her Instagram account, she said;

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“About 3 weeks ago, police raided night clubs in Abuja, arrested 30 women, and accused them of being prostitutes. Last week, they raided more clubs, and basically kidnapped women that happened to be on the road, adding 70 more women to the list. 

Some women were let go because they could prove they were married, others were extorted and let go, and the most unfortunate were raped by the men who are supposed to be the enforcers of the law. 

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Living as a woman in Nigeria comes at too high a cost, and it is time for our leaders to understand they cannot continue to turn a blind eye as our fundamental human rights are abused and trampled on repeatedly.

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Many have marched and protested, and we refuse to be silenced. We are demanding immediate justice for the abuse and assault of these women, and the reformation of the police force. Being a woman is not a crime.”

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Chidinma Ekile was born in Ketu,Kosofe, Lagos State, to parents originating from Imo State. She is the sixth of seven children. Chidinma grew up with a disciplinarian father and began singing at the age of six. When she was 10 years old, she joined her church’s choir.

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Chidinma worked as a business promoter in Lagos prior to auditioning for the third season of Project Fame West Africa. She attended primary and secondary school in Ketu before relocating to Ikorodu with her family. Chidinma wanted to study mass communication but ended up attaining a sociology degree from the University of Lagos.

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Chidinma initially declined her admission to the University of Lagos due to her advancement in Project Fame West Africa. In an interview with YNaija, she said she has always taken school seriously and her decision to enroll at Unilag was inevitable.

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About 3 weeks ago, police raided night clubs in Abuja, arrested 30 women, and accused them of being prostitutes. Last week, they raided more clubs, and basically kidnapped women that happened to be on the road, adding 70 more women to the list. Some women were let go because they could prove they were married, others were extorted and let go, and the most unfortunate were raped by the men who are supposed to be the enforcers of the law. Living as a woman in Nigeria comes at too high a cost, and it is time for our leaders to understand they cannot continue to turn a blind eye as our fundamental human rights are abused and trampled on repeatedly. Many have marched and protested, and we refuse to be silenced. We are demanding immediate justice for the abuse and assault of these women, and the reformation of the police force. Being a woman is not a crime.

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She also said that music hasn’t always been on her agenda, but decided to give it a try after winning the aforementioned music competition. After dying her hair red and getting a mohawk, people started perceiving her as a good girl gone bad. In an interview posted on the Daily Independent website, Chidinma said she is still the same. She also said she’s evolving and growing as a musician.

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