Kate Henshaw, born on July 19, 1971, in Cross River State, is a well-known Nigerian actress. She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2008 for her performance in “Stronger than Pain.” Besides acting, she is an active supporter of social justice. In 2020, she advocated for the #ENDSARS movement, which highlighted police brutality in Nigeria. She also raises awareness about mental health and economic issues, often sharing the struggles of everyday Nigerians.
On April 3, 2025, Kate Henshaw addressed online harassment on X. She expressed her frustration with trolls who insult her using words like “olosho,” a Nigerian Pidgin English term for prostitute. In her post, she said;
Name-calling like olosho, prostitute & the like is just so tiring 😫 to hear.
— Kate Amaka Henshaw (@HenshawKate) April 3, 2025
Can't you come up with more intelligent responses?😅🤣😤
Oh well, sense was in abundance, but that's when you decided to walk away so that you would be bereft of brains 🧠
Dullards🤮🤮
“Hearing name-calling like olosho, prostitute, and similar words is just exhausting 😣. Can’t you come up with more clever responses? 😅🤣😤” She added a humorous comment: “There was plenty of sense around, but you chose to walk away, leaving you devoid of brains 🧠 Dullards 🤮🤮.” Her message gained attention and highlighted her commitment to social issues.
Many social media users supported her views and criticized those who use such insults. Comments included:
“Big Aunty, there’s no need to engage. Such insults often come from people with low self-esteem who may have their own issues.”
“Exactly what you get when the brain experiences cyclic redundancy! Their responses are like broken records! I’ve set my expectations regarding them.”
“You can’t expect intelligence from those who only think about their genitals. Their brains degenerate from lack of use, just like any other muscle.”
“Many of these people just open their mouths to say foolish things. It’s irritating.”
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