Bobrisky Explained
Bobrisky |
Occupation: | Social media personality |
Birth Name: | Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju |
Birth Date: | 31 August 1991[1] |
Alma Mater: | University of Lagos |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju (born 31 August 1991), predominantly known as Bobrisky, is a Nigerian social media personality. She is a transgender woman.[2] Bobrisky is also known for her presence on the social media apps Snapchat, TikTok and Instagram.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] She went viral on TikTok for creating the "bobrisky" dance in 2021.
Early life and education
Born Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju in 1991, Bobrisky attended both King's High School and Okota High School for her secondary school education, and graduated with a BSc degree in accounting from the University of Lagos (UNILAG).[8] [9]
Exposure
She became recognized as being highly controversial on social media for not adhering to conservative Nigerian standards. Bobrisky has a huge following on social media. She was able to garner traffic to her Snapchat account when she claimed she had a lover who is assumed to be of masculine gender despite the law in Nigeria stating that same sex relationships is an offence punishable by up to 14 years imprisonment.[10] [11] [12] [13] On 8 July 2021, she revealed a new physical appearance after undergoing surgery to become more feminine.[14]
Reaction
Bobrisky has been asked by certain event planners to give talks at events.[15] [16] A Nigerian presidential aide Bashir Ahmad, reportedly walked out of a premises on sighting Bobrisky within the residence.[17] [18] In 2019, Otunba Olusegun Runsewe, Director General of Nigeria's National Council for Arts and Culture, called Bobrisky "a national disgrace"[19] and said she would be "dealt with ruthlessly" if caught on the streets.[20]
Influence
Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google's Communications and Public Affairs Manager for West Africa, said Bobrisky was the most searched individual in Nigeria from 26 October to November 2016.[21] [22] Bobrisky has also been associated with other Nigerian celebrities such as Tonto Dikeh.
Legal Issues
Naira mutilation and conviction
In early April 2024, Bobrisky was arrested for allegedly defacing naira banknotes, following an investigation by the EFCC. The charges stemmed from social media videos that appeared to show her throwing money in the air at a film premiere the previous month.[23] Bobrisky entered a guilty plea to four counts of currency abuse on April 5, 2024. The maximum penalty for this offense is six months in prison.[24] On April 12, 2024 Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison with no option of fine over the "abuse and mutilation the Naira notes".[25] [26] Bobrisky was released from prison on August 5, 2024[27] [28] [29]
Notes and References
- Web site: Bobrisky laments over loss of N19m spent on botched birthday. www.pulse.ng. September 2019. 2019-12-09. 2019-12-09. https://web.archive.org/web/20191209061559/https://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/celebrities/bobrisky-laments-over-loss-of-n19m-spent-on-botched-birthday/frms19m.amp. live.
- Web site: Itai . Daniel . 2024-04-09 . Prominent transgender woman in Nigeria arrested, charged with defacing currency . 2024-04-12 . www.washingtonblade.com . en-US.
- News: Why Snapchat king Bobrisky is definitely not Nigeria's Kim Kardashian. 2017-01-18. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-GB. 2017-02-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20170204170347/http://thenet.ng/2017/01/bobrisky-definitely-nigerias-kim-kardashian/. 2017-02-04. dead.
- News: Biography/Profile/History Of Nigerian male Barbie, Idris Okuneye aka 'Bobrisky'. 2016-10-20. Daily Media. 2017-03-14. en-US. 2017-08-26. https://web.archive.org/web/20170826030124/http://dailymedia.com.ng/biographyprofilehistory-of-nigerian-male-barbie-idris-okuneye-aka-bobrisky/. live.
- Web site: Nigeria's Barbie 'Bobrisky' Opens Up About His Life, Bae and Business. www.nigerianeye.com. 2017-03-14. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314152727/http://www.nigerianeye.com/2016/09/nigerias-barbie-bobrisky-opens-up-about.html?m=1. live.
- News: How I Met Bae - Nigerian Male Barbie, Bobrisky. 2016-09-07. The Herald Nigeria. 2017-03-14. en-US. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314153128/http://www.herald.ng/how-i-met-bae-nigerian-male-barbie-bobrisky/. live.
- Web site: How Bobrisky became an unlikely female style icon. OBIORA. NTIANU. 2018-11-06. Pulse Nigeria. en-US. 2019-11-16. 2019-11-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116142528/https://www.pulse.ng/lifestyle/fashion/how-bobrisky-became-an-unlikely-female-style-icon/shfxxke. live.
- News: Nigerians React to Bobrisky, Gay who got N7m and Mercedes From Lover. 2016-08-23. Naijanewsmag. 2017-03-14. en-US. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314154410/http://naijanewsmag.com/2016/08/nigerians-react-to-bobrisky-gay-who-got-n7m-and-mercedes-from-lover/. live.
- News: Throwback photos of "Male Barbie Doll" Bobrisky when she was arrested in 2011 for cross-dressing. 2016-09-01. Gist mp3bullet. 2017-03-14. en-GB. 2017-03-14. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314153155/http://gist.mp3bullet.ng/throwback-photos-male-barbie-doll-bobrisky-arrested-2011-cross-dressing/. live.
- News: Nigeria passes law banning homosexuality. Telegraph.co.uk. 2017-05-03. en. 2019-08-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20190816035925/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/africaandindianocean/nigeria/10570304/Nigeria-passes-law-banning-homosexuality.html. live.
- News: 10 Nigerian celebrities who became famous for all the wrong reasons - Seun Joseph. Abati. Reuben. 2017-03-14. en-gb. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314153505/http://www.reubenabati.com.ng/index.php/featured/item/384-10-nigerian-celebrities-who-became-famous-for-all-the-wrong-reasons-seun-joseph. 2017-03-14. dead.
- News: Bobrisky: Before and After Photos of Nigeria's Famous Gender-Bender. 2016-09-01. Olisa Blogazine. 2017-03-14. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314154735/https://www.olisa.tv/2016/09/bobrisky-evolution-before-and-after-photos-of-nigerias-famous-gender-bender/. 2017-03-14. dead.
- News: Watch Bobrisky speak at Abuja conference on how she became famous on social media. 2016-10-27. Nigeria Today. 2017-03-14. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20170314154713/http://www.nigeriatoday.ng/2016/10/watch-bobrisky-speak-at-abuja-conference-on-how-he-became-famous-on-social-media/. 2017-03-14. dead.
- Web site: Tochukwu Andrew. Check Out Bobrisky's New Body As He Transforms Feminine After Surgery! - I Get Talk. 9 July 2021 . 2021-08-09. en-US.
- News: Nigerians are upset with BOBRISKY who is speaking at a conference in Abuja this week. 2016-10-25. Nigerian Entertainment Today. 2017-05-03. en-GB. https://web.archive.org/web/20170517134942/http://thenet.ng/2016/10/nigerian-are-upset-with-bobrisky-who-is-speaking-at-a-conference-in-abuja-this-week/. 2017-05-17. dead.
- Web site: Bobrisky speaks at Abuja conference despite controversies [PHOTOS]]. 2016-10-27. Daily Post Nigeria. 2017-05-03. 2017-04-04. https://web.archive.org/web/20170404221022/http://dailypost.ng/2016/10/27/bobrisky-speaks-abuja-conference-despite-controversies-photos/. live.
- Web site: Nigeria's Presidential Aide Withdraws From New Media Conference After 'Male Barbie' Bobrisky Announced As Speaker. 2016-10-26. Sahara Reporters. 2017-05-03. 2017-02-10. https://web.archive.org/web/20170210035452/http://saharareporters.com/2016/10/26/nigeria%E2%80%99s-presidential-aide-withdraws-new-media-conference-after-%E2%80%98male-barbie%E2%80%99-bobrisky. live.
- News: I Won't Share The Same Podium With Bobrisky - Buhari's Media Aide. The Whistler.. 2017-05-03. en-gb. 2017-10-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20171016122445/https://thewhistler.ng/story/i-won-t-share-the-same-podium-with-bobrisky-buhari-s-media-aide/. live.
- News: Wetin be Bobrisky crime?. Itie. Harry. 2019-09-02. bbc.com/pidgin. 2019-11-16. en-GB pidgin. 2019-12-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20191212163159/https://www.bbc.com/pidgin/tori-49555587. live.
- Web site: 'Bobrisky A National Disgrace' — Olusegun Runsewe. Alabi. Temitope. 2019-08-25. Information Nigeria. en-US. 2019-11-16. 2019-11-16. https://web.archive.org/web/20191116131202/https://www.informationng.com/2019/08/bobrisky-a-national-disgrace-olusegun-runsewe.html. live.
- Web site: Ade. Josh. Bobrisky Is The Most Searched Personality on Google. 2 November 2016. olorisupergal.com. 2016-12-06. 2016-12-11. https://web.archive.org/web/20161211114358/http://olorisupergal.com/bobrisky-searched-personality-google. live.
- https://www.legit.ng/1434041-bobrisky-speed-darlington-blows-hot-as-another-female-fan-gets-tattoo-of-crossdresser-on-backside.html Bobrisky: Speed Darlington Blows Hot As Another Female Fan Gets Tattoo of Crossdresser on Backside
- News: Abubakar . Mansur . Bobrisky: Nigerian celebrity arrested for abuse of naira . 4 April 2024 . BBC News . 4 April 2024.
- News: Ikulajolu . Adesola . Bobrisky: Nigerian internet personality pleads guilty to abuse of naira . 7 April 2024 . BBC News . 5 April 2024.
- Web site: Soyele . Olugbenga . 2024-04-12 . BREAKING: Celebrity Transgender, Bobrisky, Jailed 6 Months Over Naira Abuse . 2024-04-12 . en-US.
- Web site: 2024-04-12 . Bobrisky sentenced to jail: Which prison dem go keep crossdresser Idris Okuneye? . 2024-04-12 . BBC News Pidgin.
- Web site: Nseyen . Nsikak . 2024-08-05 . Bobrisky released from prison . 2024-08-05 . Daily Post Nigeria . en-US.
- Web site: Ijeoma . Ijeoma . 2024-08-05 . Breaking: Crossdresser Bobrisky released from prison . 2024-08-05 . Dockaysworld.
- Web site: Nosa . Oke-Hortons . 2024-08-05 . "Freedom at last": Bobrisky trends as he leaves Kirikiri prison, video trends . 2024-08-05 . Legit.ng - Nigeria news. . en.