Popular Nigerian socialite and businessman, Eze-Nwalie Nwogu, also known as Pretty Mike, has shared a personal story about his early encounter with sexual abuse.
He said the incident involved two house helps and happened when he was just 13, leading to the loss of his virginity.
Speaking on the In The Company Of Men podcast, he addressed the need for parents to protect all their children, not just daughters.
He said, “Men have been encouraged to come out to talk about sexual abuse and being taken advantage of sexually at a tender age.
“I lost my virginity at 13 to my housemaid not even one, but two. Did that change my orientation about sex? Yes. Am I coming out to report it to say that something negative happened to me? I think I have decided to let it go, especially at that age, nowadays, 13 can even be seen as an adult sometimes.
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“For people that were taken advantage of at 6,7,8,9,10 it is totally no; because they had no idea. I always tell parents, pay attention to your kids, not just the females but the males also.
“Because I have realised that parents always consider their female children when hiring domestic workers but what about the male child? They are all young. There shouldn’t be a double standard. Look out for your kids and make sure nobody takes advantage of both the female and the male.”
His statement highlights how child abuse can affect boys too, and why families need to stay alert regardless of gender.