“I am gay, don’t care what you think” – London-based makeup artist slams Nigerians criticizing his sexuality

A London-based Nigerian makeup artist, Damilola Adejonwo has knocked trolls, particularly Nigerians, criticizing his sexuality.

Damilola, an openly gay Youtuber and beautician, had taken to Twitter to share a photo of himself and his partner rocking matching blue outfits to celebrate Christmas.

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However, the post was met with massive backlash and homophobic comments from some Nigerians who chided him for being gay.

One @zembus1 wrote, “Get out with my face . What happen to all this beautiful ladies”

Another tweep @starpapii wrote, “Asin one of you the deposit anus for sxx yeah?”

Reacting to the negative comments, Damilola said he doesn’t care what people think or say about him, as it won’t change his sexuality.

In a follow-up tweet, he wrote;

“The Nigerians coming for my relationship. I am gay, don’t care what you think, all your stupid comments mean nothing. Still gonna be gay today, still going to be gay tomorrow.”

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In other news, a Nigerian gay journalist, Chisom Peter, has taken to social media to flaunt his partner.

Taking to his Twitter handle on Wednesday, December 21, Chisom shared loved-up photos of himself and his partner.

Sharing the photos, he wrote, “happy. in love.”