Popular comedian, Bsketmouth, has stressed his commitment to promoting the cause of womenfolk after being removed as a European Union Ambassador.
The EU ambassadorship is on Nigeria’s campaign against Sexual and Gender-Based Violence.
His removal is, however, being linked to a joke he cracked in 2014, focusing on rape, which some Twitter users pushed forward as portraying Basketmouth as one unfit to lead in the fight against sexual violence.
Reacting to the development in a statement, the comedian notes that he has always held women in high esteem and he appreciates the need to tackle sexual violence.
Sharing a photo collage of some notable women, including his daughter, his wife, Busola Dakolo, and more and wrote:
“Almost every morning in the blogs, on the news, there’s a picture of a man sitting on the floor pleading, the caption is usually in the line of ‘its the devils handwork’ and the topic is from underage defilement, rape or brutality against a woman or minor. I live in this same world with my most prized possessions my wife, my two daughters, my sisters and women who have built me into the man I am.
“I was recently presented an opportunity to create awareness on the efforts of the EU to bring support to fighting this scourge, it was a no-brainer for me. I refused any compensation for it and volunteered to lend my voice because….its our fight, it’s not for the EU…its for my girls’ future.
“Unfortunately, a few years ago I shared up a Facebook post that I thought was shedding light through humor to the entitled crude and very present behavioral patterns of some African men who equate spending to sexual favors, but I also realized then that women actually have to face this daily and its harrowing and I deeply apologized for it
“I sincerely pray that this does not take away from the most important fight of our lives….the fight to secure our future…because the girl child is our future. I strongly appreciate the EU for this amazing platform to improve our lot, as long as the message reaches the ears of those who need it, then it’s a win. To every woman – our mothers, sisters, lovers, wives, crowns, supporters, prayer partners, foundation, life…. thank you for being who you are. So many times you sacrifice who you are for a man to become who he wants to be. It’s time we all love and and also support you like you do us….cos in your light, we all shine.”
