Tacha Blasts Nigerians Over Regina Daniels’ R*pe Allegations, Says “Being a Woman in Nigeria Feels Like a Crime”

Former Big Brother Naija star, Tacha Akide, has expressed deep frustration over how Nigerians have reacted to the shocking r*pe and assault allegations made by actress Regina Daniels.

Taking to her X (formerly Twitter) handle, the outspoken media personality lamented that instead of showing empathy and demanding justice, many Nigerians were mocking and shaming Regina for her luxurious lifestyle.

Tacha wrote:

“Being a woman in this part of the world feels like a crime.
Someone cries out that she’s been r*ped, drugged, and beaten, and instead of outrage, society starts dragging her for flying private jets and traveling the world.
So because she lived well, she deserves to be abused?”

She went on to condemn the “sickness” in society that excuses violence against women while envying their success.

“At this point, what hope does the girl child even have?” she added, with the hashtags #ProtectWomen and #JusticeForReginaDaniels.

Her comments come amid widespread discussion on social media after Regina Daniels claimed she was drugged and r*ped during a private visit.

Fellow reality TV star and BBNaija winner Phyna also weighed in, saying:

“A girl gets injected and r*ped in a man’s house, steady hospital yet everybody is laughing. Omo… Being a woman is hard.”

💭 Opinion: When Victim-Blaming Becomes a National Habit

Tacha’s outburst may be emotional, but it’s painfully true — too often, Nigerian women face ridicule instead of compassion when they speak up about abuse.

Rather than question the alleged abuser, many immediately turn on the victim, dissecting her choices, clothes, and lifestyle. It’s a dangerous culture of victim-blaming that discourages women from seeking justice or even sharing their trauma.

Regina’s case is a reflection of this pattern — where empathy takes a backseat and social media turns tragedy into entertainment. Tacha’s anger, therefore, isn’t just about one incident; it’s about a systemic failure to protect women in a society that often silences them.

Until empathy replaces judgment and justice replaces gossip, Nigeria risks remaining a place where, as Tacha painfully said, “being a woman feels like a crime.” 💔🇳🇬