“They called us witches after my father’s death” – Monica Brown recounts childhood ordeal, launches humanitarian foundation
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Reported by Yomi Onileowo
Mon, 2 Nov 2026, 14:27
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Brown, founder of Her Rising Menstrual Health Foundation (HRMHF), shared her childhood experience in a video posted on her Instagram account, calling on the Akwa Ibom State Government to address the stigmatisation and abuse of children accused of witchcraft. She said her father’s death was followed by accusations from members of his family, who labelled her a witch and her two younger brothers wizards, alleging that they were responsible for his death.
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✦Monica Brown, a fast-rising Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, has recounted how she and her siblings were labelled witches following the death of their father in 2009, a traumatic experience that shaped her commitment to supporting vulnerable children and girls.
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2022:Brown explained that her vision for a humanitarian organisation dates back several years, noting that she documented the idea on July 26, 2022, before the foundation was eventually established.2022:She graduated from the institution in 2022, with the journey made possible through the intervention of an anonymous philanthropist who sponsored her university education between 2018 and 2022.2023:Following her graduation, she began building her entrepreneurial career through Monique Hairbar, a business she established in 2023.
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✦Brown, founder of Her Rising Menstrual Health Foundation (HRMHF), shared her childhood experience in a video posted on her Instagram account, calling on the Akwa Ibom State Government to address the stigmatisation and abuse of children accused of witchcraft.
✦She said her father’s death was followed by accusations from members of his family, who labelled her a witch and her two younger brothers wizards, alleging that they were responsible for his death.
✦Monica Brown, a fast-rising Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, has recounted how she and her siblings were labelled witches following the death of their father in 2009, a traumatic experience that shaped her commitment to supporting vulnerable children and girls.
Key Facts:2022: Brown explained that her vision for a humanitarian organisation dates back several years, noting that she documented the idea on July 26, 2022, before the foundation was eventually established.2022: She graduated from the institution in 2022, with the journey made possible through the intervention of an anonymous philanthropist who sponsored her university education between 2018 and 2022.2023: Following her graduation, she began building her entrepreneurial career through Monique Hairbar, a business she established in 2023.2026: Following the necessary steps, Her Rising Menstrual Health Foundation was officially registered on September 30, 2026.
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Monica Brown, a fast-rising Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and humanitarian, has recounted how she and her siblings were labelled witches following the death of their father in 2009, a traumatic…
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Brown, founder of Her Rising Menstrual Health Foundation (HRMHF), shared her childhood experience in a video posted on her Instagram account, calling on the Akwa Ibom State Government to address the stigmatisation and abuse of children accused of witchcraft.
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Brown explained that her vision for a humanitarian organisation dates back several years, noting that she documented the idea on July 26, 2022, before the foundation was eventually established.