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15 Shocking & Interesting facts about Bobrisky you need to know

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Bobrisky is the most popular crossdresser in Nigeria. In this post, I will share with you several interesting details about her, including her birthday, real name, plus how she became successful. Overall, you’ll get 15 shocking and interesting facts about the popular social media personality.

Bobrisky

Bobrisky is one of the most popular figures on social platforms, many thanks to the controversies surrounding her personality.

There can be no doubt whatsoever that the controversies she commands are what has given her the fame she currently enjoys.

Here are 15 things you might no know about Bobrisky:

1. She used to be a man.

Looking at Bob, there’s currently very little masculine resemblance. That’s pretty much because she has undergone several surgeries to perfect her feminine looks.

So, if you have been asking, is Bobrisky male or female? You have your answer!

2. She doesn’t want to be called a “he”

In May 2019, Bobrisky confirmed that her pronouns are “she” and “her” after receiving several misgendered comments on her Instagram profile.

3. Like most Africans, Bobrisky was born with very dark skin.

It might surprise you to know that Bobrisky was born very dark in complexion, like a typical African person.

Bobrisky before and after photo
When Bobrisky was a black man (left) and when he became a fair-skinned woman (right)

However, she has been able to attain a very fair complexion with the help of skin lightening remedies.

4. She claimed she cut off her penis because she doesn’t need it

After a fan popped the question about the whereabouts of her genitals, she wrote “Okay, let me help you all, those of you asking where is my (manhood) I don cut am since. What would a fine girl like me be doing with a gbola. I hope I have answered all your questions.” 

5. Her real name is Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju

Although many people prefer to refer to her as Bobrisky, her real name is Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju. 

6. She was born in Ebute Meta, Lagos

Bobrisky was born in Ebute Meta, Lagos on the 31st of August 1992.

However, she hails from Ogun State. Growing up, she attended secondary school at King’s College and studied at UniLag for her higher education.

7. She is the lastborn child of her family

Bobrisky grew up in a polygamous family, with her father having as much as 3 wives. And she was the last of several children.

8. She started turning into a woman at a fairly young age

According to reports, Bobrisky’s affinity with girly looks started at a fairly young age. Some reports claim he was as young as 16 when it started. However, this magnified during her period at the university campus.

Several reports claim that Bobrisky’s mother, who is now late, frowned at the concept of her son turning out to be a male barbie. Notwithstanding, he ended up doing the exact. Meanwhile, his transition into a she was unlike a flip effect but rather a gradual process.

9. She has always been a pro at beauty and cosmetics

While studying at UniLag, she was known to be a very good makeup artist. According to some of her old-time schoolmates, girls around the campus often ran to her for a makeover.

10. Bob has always been fashionable

The Nigerian media personality was also known, aside from being a makeup artist, to have a good dressing ability. 

She once upon a time won the award for the best-dressed male on campus. Bob, upon his graduation from school, ventured full time into the world of beauty therapy and makeup art.

11. She might have been more than just a friend to Tonto Dikeh

There were several moments between Bobrisky and Tonto Dikeh that have suggested there could be more than just friendship between them.

Bobrisky and Tonto Dikeh might have been more than just friends.

For instance, in 2020, she wrote on her Instagram story saying let’s be the first lesbian to get married @Tontolet. Our wedding is going to be mad.

12. Many people thought she was dead in the early parts of 2020

In 2020, fake news emerged from a fake AIT Facebook page that purported that Bobrisky died in a car crash. However, Bobrisky subsequently debunked those rumours by saying anybody who wished her death would be the first to die.

Fake news from a fake page claiming Bobrisky died in a car crash.

13. She only has sexual intercourse with women

In 2018, Bobrisky revealed during an interview with Broadway TV that she only has sex with women. As such, she insisted that she wasn’t gay.

In that same interview, she also revealed that she wasn’t sure if she’s a woman or man because she was prettier than most women.

14. Bobrisky is a daredevil

After declaring herself a woman, then, having any relationship with another woman makes her a lesbian.

Meanwhile, many people already know she’s a transgender woman. Basically, the largely conservative Nigerian society has nearly zero tolerance for both homosexual and transgender people.

However, Bobrisky has been able to withstand the harsh conditions in Nigeria and still goes about her activities.

15. Bobrisky underwent liposuction to perfect her curves.

In January, the cross-dresser who revealed that she did liposuction in Dubai, stepped out in style to show off his body. Bobrisky was spotted wearing a form-fitting outfit to make her curves more visible.

Well, there are so many surprising things about Bobrisky. However, we’ll leave it at those 15 facts for now.

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