Actress Shine Rosman has expressed concern over what she described as the increasing rate of sexual harassment in Nigeria, particularly in crowded public spaces.
Speaking in an interview with Tolu Afilaka, Rosman said many incidents of harassment have become so common that they are often ignored or treated as normal behaviour.
The actress pointed to experiences in areas such as Yaba, where she claimed women are frequently subjected to inappropriate touching in public without intervention from authorities or bystanders.
According to her, the lack of accountability has left many women feeling unsafe and vulnerable in everyday situations.
“Do you know how bad sexual harassment is in Lagos? Like go to Yaba, as a girl and see how you will be touched inappropriately,” she said.
Rosman argued that if individuals could openly harass women in public during the daytime without consequences, there was reason to worry about what could happen in more private environments.
She further questioned whether self-defence was becoming the only realistic option for women if authorities failed to address the issue effectively.
The actress also lamented that despite increasing conversations around women’s safety, sexual harassment was still not being treated with the seriousness it deserved in 2026.
“In 2026, in a country like Nigeria, sexual harassment is still one of the most passive things,” she added.
Rosman’s comments add to ongoing public conversations about women’s safety, harassment, and the need for stronger responses to gender-based misconduct in public spaces across Nigeria.
