Bobrisky dragging a homophobe on Instagram over the attack on Jussie Smollett is pure energy

Multiple reports on Tuesday confirmed the brutal racist, homophobic assault on Empire star Jussie Smollett in Chicago, perpetuated by two white men who yelled ”MAGA Country,’ put a noose around his neck and poured bleach on him. Smollett was subsequently hospitalised after the attack and it has drawn wide sympathy and uproar on social media.... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, homophobe, instagram, Jussie Smollett

November 18, 2018

Tokini Peterside, Kola Tubosun, Bobrisky… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Culture

For the seventh consecutive year, YNaija brings you its annual ranking of the most powerful young persons under the age of 40 who are getting things done in the culture space. From impressive art gallery owners to editors, visual artists and curators, these bright young minds have taken up the onerous task of preserving our... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

#YNaijaPowerList, #YNaijaPowerList2018, Adenrele Sonariwo, ayodeji rotinwa, Bobrisky, culture, Dike Chukwumerije, Kola Tubosun, Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Qudus Onikeku, Seyi Oluyole, Suka Andrew, Tokini Peterside, YNaija Power list

July 12, 2018

How Bobrisky became more visible and disruptive

While some won’t see Bobrisky as their cup of tea, the cultural omnipresence the Snapchat star has reached in the last few years is, indeed, noteworthy. Bob’s social media popularity, on account of dramatic, superfluous entries into his Snapchat (serving tea really) galvanised a large following of internet users into unflinching loyalty. The early days... Read More

Toke Makinwa, Bobrisky, Nathaniel Bassey… We present the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Social Media

In 2017, YNaija committed a big part of its time and resources towards carefully documenting the big stories happening in the country and on the continent and highlighting the efforts of young Nigerians and Africans challenging the tired narratives around the continent through personal achievement and social good. Sometimes these stories are forgotten, buried under... Read More

#YNaijaPowerlIst, Featured

@instablog9ja, #ThePowerList, Bayo Omoboriowo, bellanaijaweddings, Bobrisky, kraks TV, Maraji, Mark Angel Comedy, social media, toke makinwa, Yemisi Odusanya, YNaija Power list

November 10, 2017

The Media Blog: Media hosts are always quick to bring up Bobrisky, but can’t hide their disgust for him

This week has been a very busy week for people in the media. Between Art X and AFRIFF, the GTB Fashion Weekend and AFRIMA, controversies and a back and forth between the presidency and the senate, and the elections in the United States, even the surprise arrests of influential Saudis by the country’s hierarchy; there has... Read More

The Media Blog

Amore Nigeria, Bobrisky, Latasha Ngwube, The Media Blog

November 8, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Did Bobrisky really come out as gay?

Idris Okuneye, otherwise known to you as Bobrisky has had a really busy week in the media. Last night, gossip media profile Instablog9ja broke the news (with pictures, no less) that Okuneye was in police custody somewhere in Lekki Phase one, where he had been recently arrested. Bobrisky arrested in Lagos . . Popular Nigerian... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, coming out, The Sexuality Blog

October 19, 2017

The Thread: Why lighter is better in Nigeria

Nivea is the latest company embroiled in racism controversy over its ads/products. Not quite long ago, Dove felt the heat from disgruntled Blacks who felt its latest advert was provocative and racist. Nivea in racism row over skin-lightening cream https://t.co/l0M94p73JZ pic.twitter.com/65RMvZg9yM — BBC News Africa (@BBCAfrica) October 19, 2017 Elnathan John is of the opinion... Read More

Opinion

bleaching, Bobrisky, Colorism, Nivea, The Thread

August 29, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Molara Wood, Chuba Ezekwesili, Bobrisky and others

Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are just downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. 1 Molara Wood Child labour... Read More

Opinion

Bobrisky, Chuba Ezekwesili, Today's Noisemakers: Molara Wood

August 29, 2017

“Man-made disasters” “Natural calamities” | TwitterNG subs Bobrisky, Speed Darlington and co

Nigerians play too much, for real. Look how a serious statement about Hurricane Harvey, currently sweeping through the United States, inspired this witty remark: https://twitter.com/SheLovesArtemis/status/902210063699496960 https://twitter.com/danielegwede/status/902451487812542464 Then TwitterNG plays troll: Man made disasters 😂😂 — 🦋S.E.R.E.N.I.T.Y🦋 (@lohyce_) August 29, 2017 @itz_lorly_d @SheLovesArtemis the are natural calamities — Ghost (@NaseerAdamJr) August 29, 2017 Congenital mishaps —... Read More

Gist

Bobrisky, gist, Speed Darlington, The Thread, Twitterng subs

August 25, 2017

[The Sexuality Blog] If none of you are subscribed, who are the 300 people watching “premium Bobrisky”?

So if the rumours are true, Idris Olanrewaju (otherwise known as Bobrisky) has done the unthinkable. He has deleted his Snapchat account, with an estimated 400,000 active followers and moved to a premium account. For those who don’t understand who Bobrisky is and why we should care about a premium Snapchat account, here is a... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, Odina Barbie, sexual perversion, Snapchat

June 30, 2017

Thought Experiment: What if Hushpuppi is only hyping himself for “The Hushpuppi show”?

This is all hypothetical, but we are anticipating that, eventually, Hushpuppi will get into a ‘career’ and really start doing something. Because let’s face it, he cannot be truly satisfied with the reputation of being the most flamboyant guy on Instagram. He’s going to have to come up with a regular gig that will stand... Read More

Story of the day, Thinking Through

9ice, Bobrisky, dammy krane, guests, Hushpuppi, Igwe 2pac, instagram, Story of the day, The Hushpuppi show

June 30, 2017

The Thread: This Phyno-Ice Prince-Hushpuppi clash is prime entertainment

What do you do when you have a few million naira in the bank and homesickness? look for trouble, that’s what. This is the case of a certain Hushpuppi who decided to stick it to these music acts- Phyno, Ice Prince. This is not the first time Hushpuppi is making waves on social media. Not... Read More

Opinion

Bobrisky, Davido, Hushpuppi, Ice Prince, Nigerian Music, Olamide, Pyhno, Social media wars, The Thread

June 21, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

These are the top five stories that drove conversation today. 1. KADUNA DECLARATION: OSINBAJO MEETS WITH 36 STATES GOVERNORS Acting President, Yemi Osinbajo, met with State Governors, as part of the series of consultations on the issue of ethnic agitations, between the pro-Biafra groups and the Northern youth. 2. SAUDI KING UPENDS ROYAL SUCCESSION, APPOINTS SON AS... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

2019 Elections, biafra, Bobrisky, Kaduna Declaration, Nnamdi Kanu, queen elizabeth, Saudi prince, Theresa May, Yemi Osinbajo

June 21, 2017

Bobrisky to undergo butt surgery in the US

Nigerian crossdresser, Okuneye Idris popularly known as Bobrisky has said he would be getting a butt lift in the United States. He revealed on SnapChat that despite paying half of the money, he is scared of going on with the surgery. Bobrisky is well-known for his controversial posts and statements. He had recently stated that... Read More

The News Blog

.US, Bobrisky, butt surgery, Crossdresser, Snapchat

June 9, 2017

Guys, Bobrisky is OFFICIALLY a Nigerian problem

Short of the frequent showoff of material gains that totally grosses some of us out, we’re generally cool with this Bobrisky dude (or babe, whatever). Argue it out with yourself but Bobrisky has grown to become a crucial part of Nigerian pop culture. We have all gone from the point where we earnestly tried to... Read More

Thinking Through

Bobrisky, Crossdresser, Internet, sensation, Snapchat

May 13, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo

Every day, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. Sometimes, they are even downright ridiculous. We make it our job to take down the names of these noisemakers. Here’s our list from today: 1 Editi Effiong... Read More

Opinion

ambode, Anthony Joshua, Ayo Sogunro, Bobrisky, Editi Effiong, Karabo Mokoena, Murder in SA, noisemakers, Sandile

March 7, 2017

Have you seen Bobrisky’s ‘multi million naira’ mansion? (WATCH)

by Dolapo Adelana Nigerian male barbie, Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky moved into his multi million naira mansion. A video shared by Goldmyne TV shows the tastefully furnished 5-bedroom apartment which is located in the Lekki axis of Lagos. Watch video below:

The News Blog

Bobrisky, Five-bedroom apartment, Multi-million mansion, Video

January 15, 2017

“You are all mad”, “8 months of what?” | See our top 10 memorable quotes from the past week

This past week looks as though it was designed to put many Nigerian sweethearts in bad light. Peter Obi, former Governor of Anambra is bitterly complaining about how his former party comrades from APGA are trying to pit him against the current administration and Mr. Eazi, arguably the most played artiste on Nigerian airways right... Read More

Thinking Through

Ajimobi, Bobrisky, Buhari, LAUTECH, YNaija Top 10

January 15, 2017

Today’s Noisemakers: Ajimobi, Tony One Week, Bobrisky and others

[The Saturday Edition] Every day on the Nigerian internet, there are people who keep our eyes glued to our phone screens as we read their rants, opinions, perspectives on political and social matters, etc. They range from the awesome and brilliant to the OMG, he didn’t. We have made it our job to take... Read More

Opinion

Abba Kyari, Ajimobi, Bobrisky, donald trump, Today's Noisemakers, Tony One Week

January 14, 2017

I’ll be waiting for Gov. Ambode to arrest me like Pretty Mike – Bobrisky

Cross-dresser and bleaching entrepreneur, Idris Okuneye popularly known as Bobrisky has dared the governor of Lagos State, Akinwunmi Ambode to to arrest him after he ordered the arrest of popular club owner, Pretty Mike for leashing girls and walking them around like puppies. Bobrisky boasted that he cannot be arrested for being who chooses to... Read More

Cover Stories, The News Blog

Akinwunmi Ambode, Bobrisky, Pretty Mike

January 4, 2017

The Sexuality Blog: Have you ever stopped to wonder why people are born ‘straight’?

Nigerians everywhere are slowly coming to terms with the reality that not everyone is heterosexual. That first sentence is phrased that way deliberately because in discussions here about sexuality, one thing is always taken for granted; for sexual minorities to exist, there has to be a majority, and that majority is overwhelmingly heterosexual. Especially here where pressure... Read More

Counter Culture Blog

Bobrisky, gay commnity, LGBTQIA, nigeria, Science, sexuality, sticky, The Sexuality Blog, TSB

January 3, 2017

‘If you have money contact me’ | Bobrisky replies secret admirer

Nigerian cross dresser Bobrisky has called on his secret admirer to contact him provided he has money. Bobrisky’s stated this on Tuesday morning via his Snapchat account. On Monday we reported that a US-based Nigerian wrote an open letter, signifying his intention to marry Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky.

The News Blog

Bobrisky, cross dresser, Marriage, money, Secret admirer, Snapchat

January 2, 2017

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

These are the top five stories that drove conversations today. 1. I sold 50% of MMMG shares to Paul Okoye – Ubi Franklin CEO of Made Men Music Group (MMMG), Ubi Franklin has said he transferred shares of his former partner, Iyanya to Paul Okoye of Upfront and Personal. 2. Drunk pilot passes out with 99 passengers... Read More

Featured, The News Blog

Bobrisky, Iyanya, MMMG, N-Power, paul okoye, The Late 5, Ubi Franklin

January 2, 2017

US based Nigerian man intends to marry Bobrisky

A US-based Nigerian has made known his intention to get married to popular Nigerian barbie Bobrisky. The unidentified Nigerian said he has fallen in love in a mail to popular relationship consultant and Psychologist. He wrote, https://www.instagram.com/p/BOwWPzKFN9PR3zTh97QbC1fjfgrG1sCadp1pjU0/

The News Blog

Bobrisky, Us Based Nigerian

January 1, 2017

#YNaija2016Review: Solomon Dalung, Ben Murray-Bruce, Bobrisky… See the top 7 Nigerians who need to shut up in 2017

by Soma Oj. Keeping with the general theme of this listicle, we won’t be saying too much. It’s a new year and we don’t want to have to deal with these people’s statements (and utter ridiculousness) anymore. So here is a list of all the Nigerians who need to keep it low in 2017. Solomon Dalung... Read More

Featured, Thinking Through

Ayo Fayose, Ben Bruce, Bobrisky, Common sense, dino melaye, Freeze, nigerians, solomon dalung, YNaijaReview

December 23, 2016

#YNaija2016Review: Bobrisky, Mr. Eazi, Rahama Sadau… See the top 10 revelations of 2016

by Wilfred Okiche Bobrisky Snapchat juggernaut, Internet sensation, cross dresser, make up lover, dealer in skin lightening products and lover/flaunter of bae, Bobrisky (born Idris Okuneye) took the country by storm with his against the norm embrace of his feminine side and blatant gender bending behaviour. Bobrisky hasn’t just conquered the Internet, he has kick... Read More

Featured, Reviews, Thinking Through

#YNaija2016Review, Arese Ugwu, Bobrisky, Chierika Ukogu, Mr Eazi, Rahama Sadau

Bobrisky dragging a homophobe on Instagram over the attack on Jussie Smollett is pure energy

Here’s the full #YNaijaPowerList2018

Tokini Peterside, Kola Tubosun, Bobrisky… see the #YNaijaPowerList2018 for Culture

How Bobrisky became more visible and disruptive

Toke Makinwa, Bobrisky, Nathaniel Bassey… We present the #YNaijaPowerList2017 for Social Media

The Media Blog: Media hosts are always quick to bring up Bobrisky, but can’t hide their disgust for him

The Sexuality Blog: Did Bobrisky really come out as gay?

The Thread: “Bobrisky isn’t under arrest; Idris is” | TwitterNG reacts to Bobrisky’s arrest

The Thread: Why lighter is better in Nigeria

Today’s Noisemakers: Molara Wood, Chuba Ezekwesili, Bobrisky and others

“Man-made disasters” “Natural calamities” | TwitterNG subs Bobrisky, Speed Darlington and co

[The Sexuality Blog] If none of you are subscribed, who are the 300 people watching “premium Bobrisky”?

Thought Experiment: What if Hushpuppi is only hyping himself for “The Hushpuppi show”?

The Thread: This Phyno-Ice Prince-Hushpuppi clash is prime entertainment

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversation today

Bobrisky to undergo butt surgery in the US

The Thread: “Ori yi tin daru” “Bobrisky Kardashian” | Twitter NG slams Bobrisky over latest money making venture

Guys, Bobrisky is OFFICIALLY a Nigerian problem

Today’s Noisemakers: Twitter has found Bobrisky’s look-alike; Anthony Joshua settles the Naija-Ghana jollof wars + we pay homage to Karabo

Have you seen Bobrisky’s ‘multi million naira’ mansion? (WATCH)

“You are all mad”, “8 months of what?” | See our top 10 memorable quotes from the past week

Today’s Noisemakers: Ajimobi, Tony One Week, Bobrisky and others

The YNaija Cover this evening – the 14th of January

I’ll be waiting for Gov. Ambode to arrest me like Pretty Mike – Bobrisky

The Sexuality Blog: Have you ever stopped to wonder why people are born ‘straight’?

‘If you have money contact me’ | Bobrisky replies secret admirer

The Late 5: These are the stories that drove conversations today

US based Nigerian man intends to marry Bobrisky

#YNaija2016Review: Solomon Dalung, Ben Murray-Bruce, Bobrisky… See the top 7 Nigerians who need to shut up in 2017

#YNaija2016Review: Bobrisky, Mr. Eazi, Rahama Sadau… See the top 10 revelations of 2016

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