- Darkoo boldly shared her journey of embracing her identity as a lesbian, in an interview, revealing how a heartfelt conversation with her mother opened the door to her true self
- In a surprising twist, Yul Edochie, who often portrays himself as a man of God, publicly supported Darkoo’s revelation.
- This shocking endorsement sent shockwaves, triggered backlash, through the online community, where many anticipated he would condemn her choice instead.
British-Nigerian singer Darkoo set the internet ablaze after fearlessly revealing her journey of coming out to her Nigerian parents as a lesbian.
The real drama, however, erupted when Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie weighed in with his shocking response.
During an emotional interview on The Appointment Show with Layo, Darkoo opened up about the arduous process of sharing her truth, particularly with her mother, emphasizing how their close bond made it all the more challenging.
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Her story resonated widely, and when an Instagram blog shared clips from the interview, it went viral almost instantly.
Yul Edochie, who portrays himself as a pastor online, stumbled upon Darkoo’s powerful confession and chose to respond.
Instead of condemning Darkoo as many anticipated, he surprised everyone by praising her bravery, said her truth would set her free.
This perceived nod caused a stir, as many were outraged by his support for her sexuality, given his religious background.
They blasted Yul for seemingly endorsing what they deemed a morally unacceptable lifestyle.
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Always at the center of controversy, Yul Edochie recently found himself embroiled in yet another scandal after Ola Daniels called him out for blocking her on social media over her support for his estranged wife, May.
The drama quickly intensified as numerous voices joined the fray, echoing their discontent over Yul’s actions.
Among those weighing in was popular blogger Amara Nne, who unleashed a scathing critique of Yul in a heated video. She didn’t hold back, accusing him of disrespecting a senior colleague merely for expressing kindness towards May.