Summary: BBNaija star Whitemoney has responded to homophobia allegations after publicly calling out a man who slid into his DMs with suggestive messages. Here’s everything you need to know.
Popular BBNaija reality TV star, Whitemoney, has found himself in the middle of a social media storm — and trust Nigerians on the internet to turn up the heat! The Enugu-born fan favourite has come out to clarify that while he is proudly heterosexual, he holds no hatred in his heart for the LGBTQ+ community.
So, What Happened?
On Wednesday, September 16, Whitemoney took to his Instagram page to publicly call out a male user who allegedly slid into his DMs with some rather suggestive messages. As you can imagine, the post quickly went viral — because when Whitemoney talks, Nigeria listens.
However, not everyone saw the funny side. A section of his followers and social media users accused the “Selense” crooner of being homophobic, arguing that publicly shaming the man was unnecessary and harmful.
Whitemoney Responds
Never one to shy away from addressing his fans directly, Whitemoney swiftly moved to set the record straight — pun intended.
“I am a straight man. I am NOT homophobic,” he stated firmly, drawing a clear line between his personal sexual orientation and any form of discrimination or hate.
The star made it clear that his reaction was simply about his own boundaries and comfort, and was not intended as an attack on anyone’s lifestyle or identity.
Nigerians React
As expected, the comment sections have been nothing short of a pepper soup of opinions. While some fans rallied behind him, arguing that anyone has the right to set boundaries without being labelled, others maintained that the public callout was a step too far.
One thing is certain — Whitemoney knows how to keep himself relevant in the conversation, whether he’s cooking his famous jollof rice in the BBNaija house or navigating the turbulent waters of Nigerian social media.
The Bigger Conversation
This incident has once again opened up a broader — and often uncomfortable — conversation about sexuality, boundaries, and tolerance in Nigeria. In a country where discussions around LGBTQ+ issues remain deeply sensitive, the line between stating a personal boundary and perpetuating stigma can sometimes be razor-thin.
Whatever your take on the matter, one thing Whitemoney wants you to know is this: he’s straight, he’s unbothered, and he is not about to let anyone rewrite his narrative.
What do you think — did Whitemoney handle the situation appropriately, or should he have dealt with it differently? Drop your thoughts in the comments below!
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