Nollywood actress and fitness enthusiast Kate Henshaw has praised Senator Natasha Akpoti for her courage and resilience, calling her a woman warrior in a powerful Instagram tribute.
Kate Henshaw’s comments came after Senator Natasha Akpoti, representing Kogi Central, accused Senate President Godswill Akpabio of punishing her for rejecting his advances. Natasha made the allegations during an interview on Arise TV, following a clash at the Senate chambers weeks prior.
In her Instagram post, Kate shared a photo of Natasha and lauded her for challenging outdated stereotypes about women in leadership. Henshaw emphasized the strength, lineage, and resilience of women, rejecting societal and traditional narratives that undermine their capabilities.
Her post read:
WCW: @natashaakpoti
We forget so readily how far we have come.
We forget our lineage, our history, our strength.
We are told we are weak, we are spineless, and cannot think.
We accept the new role foisted on us, the subtle submission imposed by religion, by society, by tradition.They tell us we cannot govern, we cannot rule, we cannot make our own decisions.
They tell us to shut up and sit down.
Women, like children, are to be seen not heard.
Do you not know that in nearly all species, the female is much more deadly than the male?We are the offspring of countless women warriors!”
Kate Henshaw referred to Natasha as her “woman crush” for the day, celebrating her boldness in standing up against societal expectations and advocating for women’s rights.
The post has sparked conversations among fans and followers, many of whom applauded Natasha’s bravery and Kate’s unwavering support for women’s empowerment.
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