Victoria Inyama on Childhood FGM: ‘It Helped Me Control My Desires’

Nollywood veteran Victoria Inyama opened up about her experience with female genital mutilation during a livestream with Daddy Freeze. She called the practice “evil” but said it became one of the most impactful events of her childhood. Inyama explained she was circumcised at age five by her grandmother in the village. She credited the procedure with giving her lasting self-control over her sexual urges. The actress insisted that this early experience has empowered her to resist temptation. Her candid remarks have reignited debate on social media about the long-term effects of FGM.

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