In a searing social media outcry that’s gone viral, award-winning Nollywood icon and civic crusader Kate Henshaw has called out the Nigerian government for what she describes as the country’s “unraveling at the seams.”
With her trademark candour, Henshaw painted a grim portrait of Nigeria in 2025—crippled by fuel scarcity, symbolic distractions, and failed leadership.
From Fuel to Fury: A Country Running on Fumes
As queues at petrol stations stretch for miles and traffic grinds to a standstill, Henshaw didn’t mince words: “It’s not just scarcity—it’s chaos and anarchy.”
She slammed the Tinubu administration for failing to ensure basic energy supply despite the President’s dual role as petroleum minister. For a country with crude oil in abundance, she said, the inability to refine locally is “a national embarrassment.”
“New Anthem, Old Problems”
Henshaw also criticized the recent reintroduction of Nigeria’s old colonial anthem, branding the move “tone-deaf theater.”
“Switching anthems while citizens starve? That’s not patriotism. That’s distraction,” she said.
She urged leaders to focus on actionable reforms, not performative politics that ignore the deepening economic pain on the streets.
Powerless Nation, Powerless People
The veteran actress questioned why electricity and fuel remain scarce despite years of billion-naira investments and reform promises.
“After decades, we still import fuel and pray for light. What’s the plan—more suffering?”
“No One Gives a F—”
In perhaps the most blistering part of her post, Henshaw offered an unfiltered reflection on the state of governance: “People are suffering, and no one gives a f—. It’s exhausting. No more words.”
She called on Nigerians to prioritize mental health, build community resilience, and hold leaders accountable.
A Voice That Won’t Go Silent
Kate Henshaw’s critique captures a widespread national mood—frustrated, fatigued, but fiercely aware. At a time when many celebrities choose silence, her voice rises not just as a protest, but as a cultural mirror demanding change. As Nigeria battles multiple crises, one thing is clear: Kate Henshaw is not here for empty gestures—only real solutions.
