Nigerian social media sensation and cross-dresser Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, better known as Bobrisky, has revealed that Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen was among the celebrities who supported him financially during his time in Kirikiri prison.
Bobrisky revealed that Osimhen gave him ₦3 million while serving in prison. The socialite was sentenced to six months imprisonment after being convicted of Naira abuse by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in April 2023.
After spending months in the correctional facility, Bobrisky regained his freedom on August 5, 2024.
On Monday, August 26, he shared a now-deleted footage, thanking top Nigerian celebrities for their financial support during his period of trial with Osimhen making the list.
Victor Osimhen’s relationship with Bobrisky?
Osimhen’s donation to Bobrisky has ignited queries on the footballer’s relationship with the controversial cross-dresser. Amidst the speculations, Futballnews understands Victor Osimhen rarely keeps Nigerian celeb friends outside football although he recently linked with popular Nigeria music artist Davido during the latter’s wedding.
He has never been seen with Bobrisky. Hence, it is likely that the player just donated to the crossdresser as a matter of goodwill, joining other Nigerian celebs.
Who is Bobrisky?
Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, famously known as Bobrisky, was born on August 31, 1991, and grew up in Lagos.
He had attended King’s College, Lagos before he went on to the University of Lagos, UNILAG, where he studied Accounting. Known for his bold personality, coupled with unique style, Bobrisky exploded into the limelight via Snapchat and Instagram in 2016. The glamorous posts of fashion and beauty products he showcased got him widespread attention and made him one of the most followed influencers in Nigeria.
He was nonetheless an important figure in Nigerian pop culture despite controversies that seemed to define his lifestyle.
Bobrisky Controversies
Since his rise to fame, Bobrisky has been enveloped in several controversies due to the conservative nature of Nigerian society. His mode of dressing and outspoken personality made him an icon and subject of intense criticism.
One of the most controversial incidents happened in 2019 when the Nigerian police interrupted his birthday party due to several concerns regarding public morals. The disruption of this event by law enforcement showed the societal and legal pressures that surrounded Bobrisky’s public face in a country where LGBTQ+ expressions are criminalized.
It would also be said that Bobrisky has been involved in several highly publicized spats, including a very public faceoff with his former best friend and actress Tonto Dikeh. The two waded against each other on social media.
She was the center of another big controversy in 2021 as he arranged a big event against the COVID-19 restrictions. This action from his side infuriated people in public. However, despite all these setbacks, he bounced back umpteen a number of times, with many using his platform to push back at detractors.
Bobrisky career
Bobrisky is one of the richest influencers and businesspeople in Nigeria, who also does brand endorsement and social media advertisement for his brand and other skincare businesses. The popular crossdresser makes a lot from the sale of skincare products and other cosmetic items he posts online.
Being able to make his name a force to reckon with in the businesses of skincare and other cosmetic items, he has been said to currently charge millions of naira to promote content or brands via his Snapchat and Instagram accounts.
Bobrisky net worth
As of 2024, Bobrisky’s net worth is estimated at $4 million. He enjoys an extravagant lifestyle; he owns very expensive cars, wears very expensive clothes, and has a mansion in Lekki, Lagos. Bobrisky has become famous with the showcase of his wealth on social media as he lives a life full of luxury, hosting very lavish parties which make headlines in the press.
