Nigeria, Oct. 28 -- At a time when domestic violence stories flood our screens, even among society's most admired figures, it becomes clear that no social class or personality is immune from the turmoil that erupts when emotions run wild. In the midst of this storm, celebrated Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has stepped forward with a passionate prescription for women to enroll in self-defense classes as a means of combating abuse. Her suggestion, though well-intentioned, stirs a deeper conversation about the real roots of violence and whether punches, kicks, or physical training can truly tame the wild beast of human emotion.

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