Bobrisky, whose real name is Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, is a famous Nigerian social media personality.
He is recognized as the first transgender woman in Nigeria, despite the country’s lack of LGBT rights.
Born on August 31, 1991, Bobrisky is currently 32 years old. Originally from Ogun State, he now lives in Lekki, Lagos.
Bobrisky is involved in the business of selling whitening cream and aspires to become a major competitor to Dencia Whitenicious.
Additionally, Bobrisky is famous for his presence on social media platforms, particularly Snapchat and Instagram.
REAL FACTS ABOUT BOBRISKY
FULL NAME: Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju
BETTER KNOWN AS: Bobrisky
DATE OF BIRTH: 31 August 1991
PLACE OF BIRTH: Lagos, Nigeria
STATE OF ORIGIN: Ogun State
NATIONALITY: Nigerian
OCCUPATION: Businessman • Media Personality
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Bobrisky, a Nigerian male celebrity, grew up in a typical polygamous family. His father has three wives, and Bobrisky is the youngest child.
Although he was raised in a Muslim household, he decided to become a Christian, although the specific church he attends is not publicly known.
At the age of 16, Bobrisky started taking care of himself, as his mother would often physically punish him for his feminine tendencies.
However, he eventually gained fame for his controversial personality.
In college, he became popular for his unique fashion sense, which included wearing women’s clothing and applying subtle makeup.
Despite attracting attention from men in clubs and bars, Bobrisky always rejected any advances for intimacy.
He also showcased his talent as a makeup artist during his time at UNILAG.
Okuneye Idris Olarenwaju, better known as Bobrisky, attended King’s College in Lagos State for his secondary education.
He earned his first school leaving certificate and West Africa Senior School Certificate there. Following this, he enrolled at the esteemed University of Lagos and successfully obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in accounting.
CAREER
Bobrisky began his career while he was still in university, working as a choreographer and teaching people how to dance.
He gained recognition for his skills and even won the title of Best Dressed Male at his faculty and the University of Lagos, making him a popular figure on campus.
Afterwards, Bobrisky opened a beauty shop in Ikeja Lagos and started buying and selling clothes, using his fashion sense to attract customers.
He then fully immersed himself in the world of beauty therapy and makeup art, adopting an unconventional style to appeal to female customers.
His fame grew even more through his controversial and trending videos on Snapchat.
Despite his controversial nature, Bobrisky was able to attract a large following on social media, which helped him monetize his platform.
He sells his own brand of bleaching cream, creates short video clips, sells clothes in his boutique, works as a brand ambassador for major companies, and hosts events.
According to Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Google’s Communications and Public Affairs Manager for Anglophone West Africa, Bobrisky was the most searched individual from October 26 to November 2016.
PERSONAL LIFE
Bobrisky grew up in a household with multiple wives, and he was the youngest child of his late mother.
He recently shared a photo of himself and his mother, and his fans were surprised by her beauty. His mother has a fair complexion and appears to be supportive of his beauty business.
He was close friends with Tonto Dikeh, but the nature of their relationship is not confirmed. Bobrisky is not married.
Before undergoing a transformation to lighten his skin, Bobrisky had a dark complexion like most Nigerians.
He doesn’t pay attention to rumors about his sexuality and doesn’t waste time responding to critics. He once mentioned on Facebook that he is focused on making money and helping others, as well as paying his tithes.
Bobrisky’s fans are curious about his romantic partner.
He claims to be involved with Africa’s fourth-richest man, who has given him 7 million Naira and a Benz. This mystery lover also plans to buy Bobrisky a house near Linda Ikeji at Banana Island.
Despite his tendency to engage in explicit conversations and share provocative content, Bobrisky’s fans still love him. He is in his mid-twenties and identifies as gay.
