Renowned Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has claimed that Nigerian laws are designed to favor men at the expense of women, particularly highlighting concerns with the Violence Against Persons Prohibition laws.

Speaking during a recent interview on Arise TV, Henshaw argued that Nigerian men are culturally conditioned to view women as inferior beings, a perspective she believes is reflected in the country's legal framework.

"God first created man, no doubt, but He brought the woman out from the side, and not from under the man's feet. He created the woman not to be beneath the man but beside, to reign beside him, to be fruitful, multiply and grow together," Henshaw stated.

The actress specifically questioned provisions within Nigerian law that she believes enable domestic violence. "Even our laws, the Violence Against Persons Prohibition laws favours men. A man is allowed to chastise his wife. Why?" she asked during the interview.

Henshaw's comments come amid ongoing discussions about gender equality and women's rights in Nigeria, where traditional gender roles remain deeply entrenched in many communities despite progressive legislation in recent years.

The Violence Against Persons Prohibition Act, which was enacted to eliminate violence in private and public life and provide maximum protection for all citizens, has faced criticism from women's rights advocates who argue that implementation remains inconsistent and that cultural attitudes continue to undermine legal protections for women.

Henshaw, who has been a prominent figure in Nollywood for decades, has increasingly used her platform to speak on social issues affecting women in Nigerian society.