Is Yul Edochie Gay? Eve Esin Reacts to Rumour About Filmmaker, Desmond Elliot and Others
- Nollywood actor and filmmaker Yul Edochie’s personal life has become another topic of discussion online alongside his colleagues
- Recall that the upcoming preacher and some actors were spotted in the infamous list of alleged gays in the industry
- Actress Eve Esin during a recent interview was asked to share her knowledge on that, which has since caught the attention of netizens
Nollywood actress Eve Esin has weighed in on a viral rumour linking some of her colleagues, including Desmond Elliot, Yul Edochie and Ken Erics, to homosexuality.
Legit.ng recalls reporting that controversial social media blog Gistlover released a list featuring various Nigerian celebrities and accused them of being in same-sex relationships.
Source: Instagram
Eve Esin during a recent interview on Firstmate Multimedia's Where Is the Lie chat show touched on the matter after she was asked to confirm the list.
She responded by admitting that she saw the list online but was not in the best place to confirm its legitimacy.
When she was asked about female Nollywood stars reportedly having same-sex relationships, the subject became much more intriguing.
Eve refused to speak further and noted that she would wait till a similar list of female celebrities emerged before discussing the matter.
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While Yul and some of his colleagues are yet to clarify the allegations, politician Desmond Elliot finally responded to questions regarding his sexuality.
In a TVC interview, Desmond dismissed the claims as unfounded and unworthy of his answer.
"Why would I respond to an allegation that neither increases nor decreases my life?" he asked.
He denied the allegation, saying, "I am not gay." The Surulere legislator also raised the alarm about bloggers' unregulated influence, calling the government to consider regulating sites such as Gistlover, which he claimed thrived on personal assaults and false rumours.
The blogger previously claimed to have evidence and witnesses to back up its assertions. Many of those on the list acted fast to protect their reputations.
Also, Big Brother Naija Frodd, who made it to the contentious list did not waste time in firing shots at Gistlover.
While fans and netizens were taken aback by the people who were mentioned on the list, BBNaija Frodd furiously attacked Gistlover for adding his name to it.
Source: Instagram
The father of two called his creator to vindicate him and noted that these rumours were spreading because he had fame and wealth. He further noted that Gistlover was lucky to be a faceless blog as he heaped insults on them.
Nigerian celebrities who openly declare being gay
Public acknowledgements of practising same-sex relationships are rare in Nigeria because of the country's legal stance on such relationships. The society's attitudes often discourage open discussions about such topics.
Despite that, some actors have openly confessed their sexual orientation.
In January 2021, Nollywood actor Uche Maduagwu openly came out as gay through his Instagram account while encouraging others to live their truths and called for respect and love towards all individuals.
He called on the former US president, Joe Biden, to challenge Nigeria’s “inhuman laws against law-abiding homosexuals”.
In September 2022, another actor Godwin Maduagu publicly came out as gay.
His public declaration followed a period of personal turmoil after a private video of him and his partner was leaked online. Maduagu revealed that he faced depression and contemplated taking his life but ultimately chose to embrace his identity and live his truth.
He claimed that his private tape was leaked by his close friends who tried to blackmail him. While declaring that he has the support of his immediate family, Maduagu revealed that he had developed a thick skin.
Eve Esin sustains leg injury
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Nollywood star Eve Esin was hurt while supporting the Super Eagles during their semi-final AFCON battle against South Africa's Bafana Bafana.
The actress shared a photo of her injured leg as she celebrated Nigeria's victory. She revealed that she suffered an injury while aggrieved by the penalty kick awarded to South Africa that made them score their first goal.
Despite her sorrow, Eve was glad to be a Nigerian and grateful that something was working well for us despite the economy.
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