After a woman exposed a man who told her, “You’re not even rapeable, you’re safe,” and he was subsequently fired and prosecuted, public reactions were largely supportive. However, one comment claimed, “If it was a Nigerian man that said this, the men we have in our country will support him.” This statement is misleading and unfair. It paints Nigerian men as a collective that excuses sexual violence, ignoring the many men who consistently condemn rape culture, speak up for victims, and demand accountability. Generalizing an entire gender and nationality shifts attention away from the real issue—individual responsibility—and replaces it with harmful stereotypes. Fighting sexual violence requires unity, not narratives that falsely accuse whole groups. When allies are erased by blanket accusations, progress is undermined and division is reinforced instead of justice.
