If you have to be a “runs girl” to make a living, do it but don’t stay there — Shaffy Bello

Veteran Nollywood actress Shaffy Bello has stirred debate online after sharing her views on commercial sex work during a recent television interview.

Speaking on the Moraya Show, the actress stated that she does not judge women involved in commercial sex work, especially those doing it because of difficult financial situations or survival needs.

According to her, people often face different realities in life, and she believes such women deserve respect rather than condemnation.

Shaffy Bello, however, advised that women who enter sex work because of hardship should avoid remaining in it permanently.

She suggested that it should not become a long-term lifestyle if it began as a means of survival.

“If what you are doing now is being a ‘runs girl’ to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge. If you go be ash*wo, do am well. Do it well with respect and your full-chest.

“However, don’t stay there. If that is what you have to do right now to make a living.. Some girls are doing it because they need to feed mom, send their younger ones to school. I understand it. However, my darlings, don’t stay there,” she advised.

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“If what you are doing now is being a ‘runs girl’ to make money, you don’t have to stay there. I understand it, I never judge. If you go be a$h*wo, do am well, HOWEVER don’t stay there.”

– Shaffy Bello pic.twitter.com/Hg9S1MRZFO

— @𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗷𝗼𝗯𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗯𝗼𝘆 (@OneJoblessBoy) May 28, 2026