‘What Is a Freezer For?’ — Kate Henshaw Challenges Power Minister Over Persistent Blackouts

Nollywood actress Kate Henshaw has challenged the Minister of Power over Nigeria’s persistent electricity shortages, questioning the government’s explanation for complaints about excessive power supply.

In a video shared on her Instagram page, Henshaw expressed frustration over the erratic electricity supply, claiming that power often returns briefly before going off again.

She also demanded clarification on a statement attributed to the minister, suggesting that some Nigerians had complained about their freezers becoming too cold because of continuous electricity supply.

Questioning the rationale behind such complaints, the actress asked the minister to identify those who reportedly made the claims.

“Mr Minister of Power, there’s no light. There’s hardly been light. You people will bring it, and then give minutes; it’s gone.

“You were credited with a statement that in September, some people were telling you that you should turn off the power because the things in their freezer were freezing. What is a freezer for?” she asked.

Henshaw further challenged the minister to provide the identities and contact details of those who allegedly requested a reduction in electricity supply.

“Like the lies you people tell. I need the names and numbers of these people that called you and said you should turn off the light or you should slow down,” she added.

The actress lamented that Nigerians were still struggling with unreliable electricity in 2026, describing a situation where power sometimes lasts barely five minutes before another outage.

She also highlighted the growing dependence on alternative electricity sources, including generators and solar systems, saying households increasingly have to rely on them to meet basic energy needs.

Henshaw linked the electricity crisis to the wider economic pressure on Nigerians, pointing to rising living costs and intense heat.

In a separate Instagram caption accompanying the video, she expressed anger over what she described as the hardship citizens were being subjected to.

“In the words of General Agnes in Ghana, ‘to hell with all of you.’ What kind of wickedness is this that you people are doing??

“With the high cost of everything already, with this blazing hot sun outside?? Wetin naaaaa???!!!” she wrote.