Solomon Buchi Launches Scathing Attack on Simi's Supporters
Nigerian writer and social commentator Solomon Buchi has unleashed a fiery condemnation of those defending singer Simi after her decade-old tweets resurfaced online. In a strongly worded video shared on his Instagram page, Buchi labeled Simi's supporters as "evil" for dismissing the serious implications of her 2012 statements about a four-year-old boy.
The Core of the Controversy
The controversy centers on a tweet Simi posted in 2012, where she jokingly described a four-year-old boy's innocent crush as sexual harassment. Buchi emphasized that her response at the time framed the situation in sexual terms, which he found deeply disturbing given the significant age difference. He questioned how a four-year-old could possibly harass a 23-year-old woman sexually, insisting that defenders were ignoring the obvious problem in her words.
"He's harassing me sexually. Sorry? How does a four-year-old boy harass a 23-year-old woman sexually? And you guys are dead to your conscience, defending this that is clearly wrong. You see, one thing I hate the most is dishonesty," Buchi stated in his video.
Accusations of Gender Bias and Hypocrisy
Buchi argued that the controversy reveals profound gender biases in Nigerian society, noting that potential harm to boys is often treated more lightly than harm to girls. He accused both male and female supporters of hypocrisy and selective judgment, particularly criticizing feminists for remaining silent because the controversial statement came from a woman.
"Simi could have come out and apologised and say: I am sorry the language I used was wrong. My intentions were clear. I was naive. But no, she came out and she doubled down. And you all feminist. You're filthy, satanic, demonic feminist," Buchi declared.
He further highlighted that many men have suffered abuse as minors, yet society frequently overlooks such cases when women are involved, demonstrating what he sees as systemic bias in how child protection issues are addressed.
Netizens React to Buchi's Strong Stance
The video sparked significant reactions across social media platforms, with many users expressing support for Buchi's position while others questioned the consistency of societal responses to similar situations.
- @okonlagos commented: "Solomon, God bless you and endow you with more courage to be brutally honest in this contemporary day world that is full of sh!t!"
- @official_mgjoachim asked: "I only have one question 'if it were to be a guy who tweeted that about a 4years old girl, would the reaction be the same?'"
- @olumayorrr reacted: "IT WAS NEVER ABOUT THE VICTIM, OR ACTIVISM, ITS ALWAYS BEEN A CAMPAIGN AGAINST MEN & THE BOY CHILD."
- @msquaredizz_ stated: "Very disturbing tweets and some people are calling it 'cruise'. It must be madness."
- @omoike_e suggested: "I love Simi but just imagine her daughter was in a daycare and the son of the owner tweeted this about her daughter…..basically, let her put herself in little David's parents shoes, would her reaction to her own tweet still be the same????"
Broader Context and Additional Criticism
This incident follows earlier criticism from social media commentator Daniel Regha, who also slammed Simi's clarification of her 2012 tweets. Simi had explained that her old posts were harmless expressions of affection towards children, but Regha accused her of downplaying serious concerns and insisted she should have taken full responsibility instead of presenting her actions as harmless.
Buchi's intervention adds to growing conversations about accountability, gender dynamics, and child protection in Nigeria's entertainment and social media spaces. His remarks underscore ongoing debates about how society addresses sensitive issues involving minors and the perceived double standards in public discourse.
