Nigerian media personality Omotunde Adebowale-David, also known as Lolo 1, has expressed strong disapproval of the growing acceptance and openness of sex work in society. During a recent episode of the Say My Piece podcast, Lolo 1 voiced concerns that the increasing visibility of sex workers, who openly discuss their trade and the material gains they make, is contributing to a decline in societal morals.
Lolo 1 criticized sex workers for downplaying the value of hard work and legitimate business ventures. She pointed out how sex workers openly talk about buying cars and houses with money earned from their trade, which she believes sends a problematic message to society. “They are downplaying the value of hard work. They are downplaying the value of sweating, of growing something, of doing legitimate work,” she said.
Additionally, she shared her views on advising women not to see their bodies as commodities. Lolo 1 argued that, in her opinion, society has lost its sense of shame, and she questioned whether the normalization of prostitution should now lead to its formal acceptance as a legitimate profession. She expressed concern that this trend might be indicative of a larger cultural shift, and stated, “Maybe, I belong to a slowly dying generation,” highlighting her belief that the current societal climate is too permissive of practices she feels should be kept private or frowned upon.