Why I became a transgender – Bobrisky

• Bobrisky revealed that he started crossdressing as a marketing strategy while he was selling unisex clothes during his university days.
• He stated that his parents disapproved of it initially but they eventually had to let him be himself.

Popular Nigerian controversial transgender, Idris Okuneye, well known as Bobrisky, has opened up on how he became a crossdresser

In a recent interview with Charly Boy, Bobrisky, makes some major revelation on his journey to becoming a transgender.

Bobrisky revealed that his foray into crossdressing initially began as a clever marketing strategy while he was selling unisex clothes during his time as an undergraduate at the University of Lagos.

According to him, he didn’t know that this seemingly innocent decision would eventually lead him down the path of transitioning into a whole new identity.

Despite facing initial resistance from his parents, Bobrisky stated that he eventually found the courage to be true to himself and fully embrace his identity as a transgender, crediting his parents for eventually allowing him to express himself freely and live authentically.

In his words:

“About nine years ago, I was at the University of Lagos studying Accounting. I also had a side hustle, I was selling unisex clothes. Most times I try the female wears on myself and I love the outfits.

“From there, I moved to female hairstyles to makeup and more women were patronising my business. So I decided to keep crossdressing since it was lucrative.

“I wasn’t thinking I was going to do it for a very long time. Initially, it was just a marketing strategy but people were complimenting me that I look better as a woman than a man. That’s how I ended up being Bobrisky.”

In another story, Bobrisky awarded N1 million for Best Dressed Female at movie premiere.

The award ceremony, which was part of the premiere for the film ‘Beast of Two Worlds’, garnered significant attention on social media after a video capturing the moment Bobrisky received a N1 million cheque surfaced online.

The movie premiere was attended by a slew of elegantly dressed female celebrities, each vying for the coveted title of best-dressed.

However, it was Bobrisky’s unique style and flamboyant outfit that caught the judges’ attention, ultimately earning him the top spot.

Following the announcement, netizens took to social media to express a mix of surprise and humor over Bobrisky’s win.

Many questioned how a transgender individual could win an award traditionally meant for biological females, sparking a wave of reactions online.