pulse List5 Nigerian celebrities who have spoken about homosexuality
In as yet Nigeria still remains a ‘conservative’ nation, the topic of ‘homosexuality’ has found it’s way into public discussion within the last few years.
This was mostly triggered by the anti-gay bill which was signed into law in 2014 under the Jonathan Goodluck administration.
The anti-gay law suggest a 14 year jail term for persons found guilty of participating in homosexual activities.
Two
years after some Nigerian celebrities are still talking about gay
rights and it’s place in Nigeria. The latest celebrity who has spoken
about homosexuality in Nigeria is rapper Illbliss.
Today we take a look at 5 top celebrities who have spokenToday we take a look at 5 top celebrities who have spoken about homosexuality. 1) Illbliss
On Wednesday, March 23, 2016 Illbliss shared a photo of Empire star Jussie Smollet and Empire creator Lee Daniels kissing on stage. They are both gay and are presently dating. Illbliss shared his views about homosexuality by saying “LEE
DANIELS AND JUSSIE SMOLLET! Of our Beloved show "Empire! I don't give a
flying 747 F if it affects my fan base but I'm utterly disgusted at how
society keeps embracing homosexuality till it's become almost normal...
This is wrong according to Gods Laws and I follow Gods laws and not
man's. Television continues to propagate gay Culture.. Remember!!!! YOU
CAN NEVER MOCK GOD!!!!"
2) Kiss Daniel
Last year July Kiss Daniel reportedly made a statement about gay marriage in America. “Ok,
so, g@y marriage is legalized in the U.S? Some are mad, some are
indifferent, some are glad. Straight or G@y, what matter is we’ve got a
heart that can love. Love is love and love always wins. Barrack Obama,
peace” he wrote on his Instagram. He would later deny saying this a few days after.
3) Charles Novia
When anti-gay bill was passed into law popular Nollywood filmmaker said “I have nothing against Gays. I believe in tolerance. But I do not in any way support the notion that a Same-sex marital environment should thrive in Nigeria.4) Tosyn Bucknor
The popular on-air-personality was not in support of the anti-gay law. She said “There
is no way I am not relocating from Nigeria sha. Even if I have braved
through no power, bad roads, insecurity and all, this bill against
consenting adult sexual behaviour is just pathetic, discrimanatory and
hypocritical. And to make it worse they even criminalize Gay Rights
Groups. Congrats Nigeria, You alw
5) DJ Jimmy Jatt
The veteran DJ during an interview with Punch in 2015 says he can perform at a gay club. “Honestly,
I don’t mind playing in a gay bar or performing in a show filled with
gays. It is a free world, you know. Why should I bother about anybody’s
sexual preferences or relationships? It’s not my business to bother
about what they do with their bodies in private or to themselves” said Jimmy Jatt. He also stated that he will not tolerate advances from gay men.
ays make me ashamed of you” on Twitter.
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