Rapper Ms Jorji has alleged that her father sexually abused her throughout her childhood, from the age of about 11 until she turned 18.

Speaking in a recent discussion, she said the abuse continued for seven years while her family focused on protecting her father’s image and the family’s reputation.

“My father molested me all through my childhood,” she stated. She described a wider culture in which families often prioritise appearances over the welfare of victims.

Ms Jorji claimed sexual assault was common among women she knew, including people who worked for her, with alleged perpetrators ranging from relatives to religious figures and neighbours. “There is an epidemic that is going on in our country,” she said.

She also recounted assisting a friend who was allegedly raped in Nigeria about three months ago, saying she spent approximately ₦1 million to encourage police action, though the case remained unresolved after the suspect fled.

The rapper criticised the tendency of families to shield alleged perpetrators. “Protect my father, protect the image of the family,” she recalled being told. She argued that this focus on reputation allows abuse to continue.

Ms Jorji further challenged the idea that biological ties alone define family. “Family is not about blood. Family is the people who want the best for you and you can create family,” she said. “Just because you’re born into a family does not mean that’s where you’re supposed to stay.”

Her comments form part of a broader conversation on sexual abuse, family silence and the challenges victims face in seeking support and justice.

As the festive season gathers momentum, celebrated Nollywood actor Yomi Fash-Lanso is preparing to serve lovers of good music, nostalgia and culture a memorable evening with the third edition of FAAJI-LAWA with Yomi Fash-Lanso, billed for December 23 in Ikeja, Lagos.

The forthcoming edition, tagged FAAJI-LAWA XTRA, promises a refreshing blend of vintage Nigerian music, cultural expression and festive entertainment. The event will hold at Sinatra Place, Ladipo Oluwole Street, Ikeja, with an added touch of glamour under the theme, African Attires Affairs.

Conceived by Fash-Lanso, FAAJI-LAWA has gradually carved out a distinctive space for itself by celebrating the timeless sounds of legendary Nigerian musicians, particularly those whose music shaped the social and cultural experiences of southwestern Nigeria.

Beyond its entertainment appeal, the initiative seeks to reconnect audiences with the melodies, rhythms and lyrical richness of an era when music was not merely a source of pleasure but also a vehicle for storytelling, cultural preservation and shared memories.

For the actor, the forthcoming edition represents an opportunity to take the experience a notch higher, bringing together music enthusiasts, culture lovers and fun seekers for an evening of nostalgia and conviviality.

“I believe that the music of yesteryears offers more value and noteworthy lessons than what is obtainable today. Many of these songs are filled with tunes and melodies that bring back enjoyable moments and create wonderful, loving environments through their lyrics,” Fash-Lanso explained.

The concept is deliberately inclusive, cutting across generations and welcoming both the young and the old. While older guests can relive cherished memories through familiar classics, younger audiences will have the opportunity to discover the music that defined an earlier generation.

The event is also expected to appeal to Nigerians in the diaspora returning home for the holidays, offering them an opportunity to reconnect with familiar sounds, cultural traditions and the social atmosphere of home.

With the African Attires Affairs theme, guests can also expect fashion and cultural identity to feature prominently in the evening’s experience, adding colour and character to the celebration.

As the third edition, FAAJI-LAWA XTRA is designed to build on the promise of its predecessors while offering a more glamorous and expansive experience.

For Fash-Lanso, the ambition goes beyond staging another entertainment event. It is about preserving a musical heritage, rekindling fond memories and creating a meeting point where generations can connect through the enduring power of music.

With December 23 drawing closer, FAAJI-LAWA XTRA is positioning itself as one of the festive season’s distinctive gatherings for lovers of old-school Nigerian music, fashion and cultural celebration.

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