Oyemykke Recounts Traumatic Childhood Sexual Abuse, Criticizes Simi's Handling of Controversial Tweet
Nigerian media personality Abisoye Olukoya Michael, widely known as Oyemykke, has bravely shared his harrowing experience of being sexually abused repeatedly at the age of four by a 30-year-old family acquaintance. In a viral Instagram video, he detailed how the trauma has profoundly affected him into adulthood, linking his revelation to the ongoing controversy surrounding singer Simi's resurfaced old tweets about a four-year-old boy.
Details of the Abuse and Lasting Impact
Oyemykke explained that the abuse began when he was left in the care of a woman referred to as Aunty Saida, a family acquaintance in her late twenties to early thirties. He described how the incidents started with inappropriate touching and escalated over time, all under the guise of babysitting. "I was graped by four different women at childhood. I was disvirgined by an older woman. In fact, I was repeatedly graped until I was twelve. That's one of the reasons I'm very hyper-sexual. I speak to therapists till today. Aunty Saida was the first to grape me at the age of 4. She molested me repeatedly, playing with my tiny manhood," he recounted in the video.
The content creator emphasized that this abuse robbed him of his innocence and shaped his early life in ways he is only now able to discuss publicly. He highlighted the emotional scars that persist, underscoring the long-term effects of such traumatic experiences on survivors.
Connection to Simi's Controversial Tweet and Call for Accountability
Oyemykke stated that his decision to speak out was influenced by Simi's old tweet, where she described a four-year-old boy attempting to kiss her and her playful consideration of allowing it. He faulted the singer for not taking accountability, arguing that her words demonstrated harmful behaviors even if she did not act on them. "Simi, you said that the kid, a four-year-old, was sexualizing you. You wrote those things. And instead of coming outside to apologize, you're defending your acts, and this is where the issue is. You need to apologise and let this entire situation go down," he urged in his video.
He criticized Simi for being defensive rather than offering a public apology, stressing that such responses can perpetuate stigma and silence around abuse issues, particularly when involving female perpetrators.
Encouraging Male Survivors to Speak Up
Oyemykke used his platform to encourage other male survivors in Nigeria to break their silence, noting that female-perpetrated abuse deserves as much attention as male-perpetrated abuse. He shared that many men have suffered similar experiences but rarely speak out due to societal pressures. "Most men were disvirgined, played with as a child by an elderly woman. 8 out of 10 men I personally know were graped or abused by an elderly woman when they were younger, but because we are told from young to bottle stories like this, we keep quiet, but it's happening," he revealed.
His story has sparked reactions on social media, with netizens sharing their own experiences and expressing support. Comments included accounts from others who faced abuse at young ages, highlighting a broader, often unaddressed issue in society.
Broader Context and Previous Commentary
This revelation comes amid Oyemykke's previous public commentary on celebrity matters, such as his criticism of Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde for accepting a car gift from a male admirer. His consistent use of social media to address sensitive topics underscores his role as a vocal commentator on issues affecting Nigerian society.
By sharing his traumatic past, Oyemykke aims to foster a dialogue that challenges taboos and supports survivors, particularly men, in seeking healing and justice. His call for Simi to apologize reflects a larger demand for accountability in public figures' statements regarding children and abuse.
