Popular crossdresser, Okuneye Idris Olanrewaju, known better as Bobrisky, currently being grilled by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission is one of the controversial personalities in the country.

Born on August 31, 1991, Bobrisky who identifies as female, is arguably a figure that brought cross-dressing into the limelight in Nigeria. On the journey to prominence, Bobrisky publicly wore female clothes despite receiving backlash from Nigerians who called for her arrest.

Also, the crossdresser has publicly shared pictures of how she had undergone surgeries to enhance her feminine appearance.

In December 2020, Bobrisky announced plans to undergo gender transition surgery, expressing a lifelong desire to live as a woman. She indicated that the procedure would be conducted by a Colombian doctor at an estimated cost of $300,000.

In May 2021, Bobrisky underwent a Brazilian butt lift surgery, which the crossdresser documented on social media. She shared a video post-surgery, expressing pain and showcasing his new curves while receiving intravenous fluids.

Although she claimed the surgery was performed in the Dominican Republic, some fans speculated it might have been done in Lagos, Nigeria.

However, the crossdresser’s lifestyle has attracted controversies, from social media drama to legal troubles, which have only increased her public visibility.

Bobrisky’s online fame

Bobrisky became famous through social media, especially Snapchat, TikTok, and Instagram, through her boisterous personality.

She fascinated netizens with her constant talks about a partner ‘Bae’ who he claimed supplied her with a luxurious lifestyle.

By 2016, the crossdresser was one of the most searched personalities online in Nigeria, and by 2017, she began charging fans to access her exclusive Snapchat content, which included makeup tutorials and lifestyle videos.

Bobrisky often described himself as the “Mummy of Lagos”. Bobrisky claimed he charges as much as $100,000 for social media influencing, saying, “People think I’m into money laundering, but my wealth is from social media influencing.”

Bobrisky relationships

Bobrisky had been involved in various controversial and risky relationships that have garnered significant public attention.

Tonto Dikeh

Bobrisky’s friendship with Nollywood actress Tonto Dikeh was highly publicized but eventually deteriorated in 2020 after a trip to Dubai.

The fallout included serious accusations from both sides, with Tonto alleging that Bobrisky engaged in questionable activities, including blackmailing wealthy men, while Bobrisky accused Tonto of being manipulative and financially irresponsible.

Love interest
Aside from the invisible ‘Bae’ no one knows, Bobrisky has been linked to several men, which has led to rumors about her relationships. Some notable ones include:

Mompha: Bobrisky posted a video of Mompha, a wealthy businessman, who visited the crossgender at home. Bobrisky, in the video, cooked for him, and called Mompha “Boo.” This sparked talk that they might be close.

Kogbagidi: Kogbagidi, a popular show promoter known for connections with celebrities like Davido, was seen in a video with Bobrisky. In it, he sprayed the crossdresser with cash while Bobrisky was dancing for him, which led to strong reactions online, including from Davido. Davido joked about Kogbagidi being in Bobrisky’s house, but Kogbagidi later explained it was just a promotional video for a new song and thanked Davido and fans for understanding.

Naira abuse saga
Bobrisky

While Bobrisky has a loyal fan base who admire his ways, the crossdresser has also faced backlash and legal issues.

In April 2024, Bobrisky was sentenced to six months in prison for naira abuse after videos showed him defacing Nigerian currency at a public event.

Bobrisky was arraigned on four counts of naira abuse and two counts of suspected money laundering, though the court dropped the money laundering charges.

In the first count, Bobrisky was accused of tampering with N400,000 at a party in Lagos by spraying it while dancing. In the second count, the crossdresser allegedly sprayed N50,000 at a social event in Ikorodu between July and August 2023.

The third count accused Bobrisky of tampering with N20,000 while dancing at an event in Ikeja in December 2023. In the fourth count, the crossdresser was said to have sprayed another N20,000 at an event in Oniru, Victoria Island.

Bobrisky pleaded guilty to all four counts of currency abuse and was sentenced to six months in prison without the option of a fine. The court noted that her actions contributed to the “problem” of currency defacement in Nigeria, harming the nation’s image.

Despite this sentence, reports surfaced claiming she lived comfortably in a private apartment during her time in detention.

Bobrisky denied these claims, but officials later clarified that her special treatment was for security reasons due to her unique appearance and identity. She reportedly spent three weeks in detention before being moved to a private location.

Bribery allegations
After her release on August 5, 2024, Bobrisky faced accusations of bribing officials for favorable treatment during imprisonment.

Social media influencer, Martins Otse, known as VeryDarkMan, alleged in a leaked audio that Bobrisky paid ₦15 million to certain officials to drop money laundering charges.

The recording also mentioned that music artist Falz and his father, lawyer Femi Falana (SAN), allegedly helped the crossdresser to secure an N10 million presidential pardon.

Falz and Femi Falana responded on October 16, 2024, with a cease-and-desist letter demanding a public apology for what they called false claims.

However, Bobrisky denied the allegations, claiming that she had not made these statements and urged the Falanas to sort the issue out with VeryDarkMan instead.

Immigration arrest
On October 22, 2024, Bobrisky was arrested by the Nigeria Immigration Service while attempting to cross the border at Seme.

She was held overnight and later transferred to the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Lagos.

EFCC arrest
Following her border arrest, Bobrisky was later removed from an Amsterdam-bound KLM flight at Murtala Muhammed International Airport on October 31, 2024.

This time, officers from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission detained her in Lagos.

On her Instagram page, Bobrisky informed followers of her arrest, claiming she sustained injuries during an altercation with immigration officers. “Nigerians, help me. EFCC just arrested me. I’m badly injured,” she wrote.

According to EFCC, Bobrisky was detained for ignoring multiple invitations for questioning regarding allegations of bribery and corruption.

In the leaked voice notes, Bobrisky allegedly admitted to paying large sums to officials in exchange for special treatment during her previous detention.

The anti-graft agency has denied these allegations, suggesting Bobrisky could face new charges for providing false information

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