Bobrisky, Enioluwa and Steve Chuks respond after TBoss criticises men's expressive fashion.
Crossdresser Bobrisky has answered former Big Brother Naija housemate TBoss, calling her out in a lengthy multi-part Instagram post on Wednesday, November 11. The row started when TBoss, whose full name is Tokunbo Idowu, criticised men who wore feminine outfits at the recent GTCO Fashion Weekend.
TBoss wrote: "This is not okay. We're slowly losing our men all in the name of expressive fashion. This is truly sad."
Bobrisky, whose real name is Idris Okuneye, started on a softer note. He said he genuinely liked her, though the two are not friends and do not communicate personally. "I still have a certain level of respect and admiration for you," he wrote.
The tone soon changed. Bobrisky told TBoss what he thought of her comments on men's fashion:
"You are neither their parent nor their guardian, and you have absolutely no authority to dictate how another adult should dress, express themselves, or present themselves to society."
He drew a line between sharing an opinion and forcing it on others. "Not everyone is obligated to conform to your expectations or subscribe to your definition of what is acceptable," he added.
He closed by telling her to focus on her own life. "Live your life, allow others to live theirs, and understand that respecting people's individuality is a fundamental sign of maturity."
Influencer Steve Chuks called out TBoss too, citing her own experience of public criticism over her appearance. "This babe had multiple piercings that our parents deemed immoral but a man being expressive with clothes is where she draws the line."
Influencer Enioluwa Adeoluwa also pushed back at critics, urging people to stop ridiculing effeminate men. "Stop deliberately singling people out, turning them into content and exposing them to public ridicule simply because they don't fit your idea of what a man should be," he said.
Enioluwa pointed out that the clips of men's outfits came from a fashion show, where many men wore ordinary shirts and trousers, yet those videos rarely drew the same attention. "It is a FASHION SHOW. A FASHION SHOW! Nobody is losing anything," he said.
A viral video, a compilation of men with long hairstyles and backless dresses among them, has divided Nigerians. Some viewers argued that men were becoming increasingly effeminate, while others felt the compilation was deliberately curated to provoke controversy.
Enioluwa also advised effeminate men to be careful about granting interviews, noting that some people care more about clicks, outrage and online engagement than about telling their stories with respect.
Legit.ng reported that TBoss is yet to publicly respond to Bobrisky's statements.
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