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I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Weneda(m): 9:02am On Jan 24, 2021
Bolu Okupe , son of former presidential aide, Dr Doyin Okupe , speaks to AFEEZ HANAFI on his sexual orientation as a gay and his father’ s remarks
Your dad, in two separate Facebook posts , expressed strong belief that you would reconsider your sexual orientation as a gay someday . What is your view on this ?
Sexual orientation is not something that one can “ reconsider” . This is the way I am and it is the way I have always been and will always be . I and many others in the LGBTQ ( Lesbian , gay , bisexual, transgender and queer ) community were born the way we are, many may not understand this but stop and think for a second , why would we intentionally choose this lifestyle when we know that we will be ridiculed and shamed by society ? I do hope that one day we can , as Nigerians and Africans , get to the point where we love and accept each other regardless of things such as sexual orientation .
Your father equally said your sexual status is anti -Christ . How do you feel about it?
I will just say that I love and appreciate every one of my family members, my father inclusive, because if not for him , I definitely would not be able to live the life that I currently live . So, I will never utter anything disrespectful ( to him ) on any platform. With regard to homosexuality being anti- Christ , this is not incorrect , as many have pointed out to me . It is clearly forbidden in the Bible ; however, I would like to also mention that there are a lot of things that are also forbidden in the Bible that many Christians partake in . So, it confuses me why people of the Christian religion feel like they can pick and choose what to be morally superior about.
Considering the fact that your father was part of the ex -President Goodluck Jonathan- led administration that passed anti -gay law in Nigeria , do you have any regrets ?
I do not have any regrets about coming out . Whether people like it or not, it ( the law ) has started a discussion on this topic within the Nigerian atmosphere that was necessary . Being gay is not “ Western ” or “ European .” There are many gay people in Nigeria , they just do not have the ability to openly live that way due to fear of criticism and judgments similar to the reactions that I received. I hope one day homosexuality can be decriminalised in Nigeria . However, I know that we have a long way to go before we get there .
Why did you choose to be gay ?
I did not choose to be gay . No one chooses their sexual orientation . The same way people do not choose to be straight , you just know.
At what point did it occur to you that you’ re one?
From the age of 10 or 11 I knew I was different , and if you speak to more people in the LGBTQ community they will tell you the same thing , it starts around pre -puberty years. We would progress more as a society if we spoke more to each other and judged less . If people take time to have conversations with people of the LGBT community and understand their point of view and perspectives, you will realise that most of us are really not trying to harm anyone and there is no “ agenda .” We simply just want to exist and be entitled to the same basic human rights as everyone else .
By being gay, does that mean you don ’ t want to have children?
I will have my own children and a beautiful family someday . There are many ways for gay men to have children such as In Vitro Fertilisation or even through adoption .
Do you think your orientation can change if you relocate to Nigeria where homosexuality is abhorred?
My orientation can never change . As I stated before, if I was still living in Nigeria I would likely be living the same way all the millions of gay men there live , in secrecy . What happens in Nigeria is that many gay men lead a double life and this is not a life that I want for myself. Our time on this earth is short and limited and you don’ t want to waste it living a lie or pretending to be something that you are not. There are also many Nigerian women who are married to gay men and basically their whole lives and marriages are a complete sham. Some know, some don ’t , but I would never be able to do that to another human .
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Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by LMS1(m): 9:05am On Jan 24, 2021
grin Even For Hell Fire Devil Sidon The Qoate Bible!
Oga Na Who Wan Dey Fvck Make You Come Adopt .
SEE Wetin Foundamental Human Right Don Cause!
You Don Sh*t For Church Come Use Bible Clean Yansh You Nor Still Shame.
*SPIT!*
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Xscape1993(m): 9:08am On Jan 24, 2021
Which society are we? What a world!
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Nanaborga(m): 9:10am On Jan 24, 2021
Ride on my gee , your father been know but he just dey pretend say the news shock am . As a gee I wish you see the light and become a man that loves kpekus and not his fellow man’s ass
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Officialgarri: 9:10am On Jan 24, 2021
I've always had more crush on male than female, especially artistes, probably because I see the beauty in the looks of males than the chameleon look of females.

But never have I imagined dipping my round peg in a masculine hole.
I won't even share a bed with a guy to avoid body contact. I might wake up next to a bloodied corpse

However, I see homosexuality as a form of mental disorder. Can one argue with a mad man why he is insane? No.
Afterall, some people are still clamoring for Jonathan till dis day
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Righteousness2(m): 9:11am On Jan 24, 2021
I Wondee the sort of Spirit that has filled the air, that makes mere creatures Boldly go against GOD ALMIGHTY.

You Guys don't Fear GOD?
I am Afraid on Behalf of the People.
I Fear on your Behalf you reprobate hearts.

You Have Clear Examples of what GOD ALMIGHTY did to those that Engaged in such and yet you stubbornly and Proudly go against your Maker!

I Fear for the people!
I Fear For the World!
I Fear For the Earth!

Woe! Woe! Woe!

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Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Deborah98(f): 9:13am On Jan 24, 2021
You knew you were a gay at 10, continue ooooh you have chosen the path you feel is good for you. But God's Mercy will surely prevail in your life.
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by TheGame20(m): 9:13am On Jan 24, 2021
May God not allow any of our children to be involved in LGBTQ, rubbish..
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by InfernoNig: 9:14am On Jan 24, 2021
Inside life.
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Mintum: 9:18am On Jan 24, 2021
Liar, werey wan cover him tracks. Cover your yansh first Mumu.
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by nairalander2020(m): 9:18am On Jan 24, 2021
angry
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Iceyjayz: 9:18am On Jan 24, 2021
That's his problem not mine, let him live his life the way he pleases
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by illicit(m): 9:29am On Jan 24, 2021
Good for your father....
Re: I Knew I Was Gay At 10 — Bolu Okupe by Edopesin: 9:51am On Jan 24, 2021
Officialgarri:
I've always had more crush on male than female, especially artistes, probably because I see the beauty in the looks of males than the chameleon look of females.

But never have I imagined dipping my round peg in a masculine hole.
I won't even share a bed with a guy to avoid body contact. I might wake up next to a bloodied corpse

However, I see homosexuality as a form of mental disorder. Can one argue with a mad man why he is insane? No.
Afterall, some people are still clamoring for Jonathan till dis day


you better come out and tell us you're gay and stop living in self denial

you cannot be crushing on your fellow man and tell me you're not gay or bisexual

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