Rita Edochie Speaks Out Against Social Media’s Normalization of Immorality and Child Abuse
Veteran Nollywood actress Rita Edochie has issued a scathing rebuke of the growing trend of glorifying immoral and destructive behaviour online—particularly acts involving child abuse and underage exploitation.
In a fiery Instagram post, the respected screen icon voiced her disappointment and concern over what she describes as a disturbing moral collapse fueled by social media platforms and public praise for shameful acts.
“UWA MMEBI......
People now do the unimaginable, publicly come before the world and brag with their shoulders high. HMMMMM. Where's the remorse?”
She didn’t stop there. In a sharp caption accompanying the post, she decried the normalization of relationships with minors and how online platforms have become enablers of such abominable behavior.
“IMMORALITY AT ITS HIGHEST PEAK.
WHEN HAS CHILD ABUSE BECOME LEGAL?
WHEN HAS KEEPING AN AFFAIR WITH UNDERAGE (LESS THAN 18) BECOME A THING TO BE PROUD OF?
The sickening thing here is that social media is not even helping matters. They hype and take sides with this ev!l with reasons that are never justifiable.
May God Almighty help this generation.”
🗣️ Opinion: When Shame Turns to Fame — Where Do We Draw the Line?
Rita Edochie’s bold stance is both a wake-up call and a moral checkpoint. In a digital age where clout often overshadows conscience, her message resonates deeply.
From underage relationships being excused as “love stories,” to content creators gaining followers for degrading acts, it’s no longer just about what’s wrong or right—it’s about what goes viral.
And that, precisely, is the problem.
🤳 The Social Media Dilemma
Platforms that were meant to connect, inform, and entertain are now being used to defend the indefensible. Worse, young audiences are learning dangerous lessons about what it takes to gain fame and influence.
When grown adults proudly parade illegal or immoral behavior without backlash—and instead receive support, follows, and endorsements—it sends a chilling message: anything goes, as long as it gets attention.
🙏 Protecting the Next Generation
Rita Edochie’s concern is not just about today, but about the damage to the future of young Nigerians. A society that does not shield its minors from abuse or irresponsibility is setting fire to its own foundations.
It’s time for parents, communities, influencers, and platforms to take accountability. The glorification of evil—especially involving minors—must stop. No trend, no "content," no clout is worth a child’s future.
💬 Join the Conversation
Do you agree with Rita Edochie’s take? Should there be stricter consequences for public figures or influencers who normalize child abuse or immoral behavior?
Use the hashtag #SayNoToChildAbuse and #UwaMmebi to share your thoughts and demand a return to values that protect, not exploit.
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