Afrigather Nigerian entertainer Charly Boy has shared how dwelling with homosexual and transgender folks influenced his type and creativity.
In a latest interview on the With Chude podcast, hosted by Chude Jideonwo, Charly Boy talked about his vogue selections within the 80s and 90s, which led to rumors about his sexuality.
Jideonwo requested, “Why did your first look appear extra female? What was behind that selection?” Charly Boy defined that his type—sporting make-up, lipstick, and having a female look—bought folks speaking and led to hypothesis about whether or not he was homosexual.
“I used to have a girly look again within the day. I wore make-up, lipstick, and that’s when folks began considering I used to be homosexual,” Charly Boy mentioned. “However my buddy Tina informed me, ‘You want one thing extra masculine.’”
He additionally revealed that when he lived in America, lots of his mates had been transvestites—individuals who costume in garments of the other intercourse.
“I wasn’t one, however I beloved being round them. I preferred how they may change between appears, and I studied them,” he mentioned.
He added that being round LGBTQ+ mates helped him create the character “Linda” on The Charly Boy Present.
“Linda was my alter ego. It was simple to play that function as a result of I had realized from my mates who had been bi, homosexual, and transgender,” he defined.
Regardless of the affect of his mates, he made it clear that he’s all the time been a trendsetter. “I like being myself and standing out. I don’t observe tendencies—I create my very own. That’s how I’ve all the time been, even from beginning,” he mentioned.
The complete interview will be seen under:
