Nigerian crossdresser and social media sensation Idris Okuneye, popularly known as Bobrisky, has declared a new personal motto of silence in response to recent controversies. This declaration, made via Instagram, comes in the wake of explosive allegations involving the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and a heated exchange with social media activist Vincent Otise, aka Very Dark Man (VDM).
As the sun beat down on Lagos’s bustling streets, Bobrisky’s Instagram story update sent ripples through Nigeria’s digital sphere. “Silence is my new answer to disrespect!” the controversial figure proclaimed. “I no longer react. I no longer argue and I no longer dive into drama. I simply remove my presence.”
This unexpected shift in strategy marks a significant departure from Bobrisky’s typically outspoken persona. To understand the implications of this change, I reached out to social media analyst Adebola Adeyemi.
“Bobrisky’s decision to embrace silence is intriguing,” Adeyemi noted during our phone interview. It could be a strategic move to avoid further legal complications or a genuine attempt at personal growth. Either way, it’s bound to impact his brand significantly.”
At the heart of the controversy is an audio clip released by. In the recording, a voice alleged to be Bobrisky’s claims that unnamed EFCC officers accepted a N15 million bribe to drop money laundering charges against him.
The allegations didn’t stop there. VDM went on to implicate renowned rapper Falz and his father, human rights lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), in the scandal. These claims were swiftly denied by the Falana team, who threatened legal action without a public apology.
In response to the brewing storm, EFCC spokesman Dele Oyewale issued a statement, “The commission’s constituted team of investigators will critically look into these allegations,” Oyewale affirmed, underlining the seriousness with which the EFCC is treating the matter.
Bobrisky, however, maintains his innocence. In an Instagram post, he declared: “The viral audio is fake. I did not bribe any EFCC official to drop money laundering charges against me. I served my jail term inside the prison.”
As night fell over Lagos, with the city’s neon lights reflecting off car windshields, the impact of Bobrisky’s new stance continued to reverberate through social media. Entertainment lawyer Chidi Okafor offered his perspective on the potential consequences.
“By choosing silence, Bobrisky may be protecting himself legally,” Okafor explained during our evening meeting. However, in the court of public opinion, silence can sometimes be interpreted as guilt. It’s a delicate balance he’ll need to navigate carefully.
As Nigeria’s most controversial crossdresser steps back from the limelight, questions linger about the veracity of the bribery allegations and the future of Bobrisky’s public persona. Will this period of silence mark the end of an era for one of Nigeria’s most talked-about social media figures, or is it merely the calm before another storm of controversy?
Only time will tell how this new chapter in Bobrisky’s tumultuous public life will unfold. For now, the digital sphere watches and waits, adjusting to the unusual quiet from one of its most vocal personalities.
