- Esteemed Nollywood actress Dayo Amusa has joined the chorus of dissent on social media, voicing her displeasure over the outcome of a recent beauty competition
- Amusa vehemently criticized a panel of judges for settling on the decision to crown renowned Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky as top-dressed female
- Amusa denounced the decision as nonsensical, questioning the legitimacy of awarding the prestigious title to a man dressed as a woman, while other A-list female celebrities were in attendance
In a dramatic twist at the highly anticipated premiere of Eniola Ajao’s latest movie Ajakaju, the spotlight shifted from the silver screen to the judges’ panel, when they declared Nigerian crossdresser Bobrisky the best-dressed female attendee.
Attendees were left in shock while social media got flooded with reactions, as netizens weighed in on the mater.
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Amidst the glitz and glamour of the event, Dayo Amusa, a prominent figure in Nollywood has come out to shade the decision saying the judges failed terribly.
In a bold move, she took to social media to express her dismay, denouncing the decision as “disrespectful” and “shallow.”
In a video clip that quickly went viral, Amusa questioned the rationale behind honoring Bobrisky’s attire, emphasizing the elegance and effort displayed by the other female attendees.
Her sentiments resonated with netizens, who flooded social media platforms with a myriad of reactions.
From messages of solidarity to speculation about PR stunts, the discourse surrounding the contentious decision continued to gain momentum, as netizens wondered whether it was a right move, as the man identifies himself as a woman.
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Even Bobrisky himself weighed in on the matter, graciously acknowledging Amusa’s candid critique.
The exchange further fueled the flames of controversy, drawing attention to the intersection of identity, representation, and validation in the country where entertainment is quickly becoming a main career.
Netizens reacted saying that probably the organisers were using the crossdresser to market the movie, while others said he was truly outgoing in his style of dressing.
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Bobrisky himself was one of the first people to react to Dayo Amusa’s video criticising his win saying: “I love you regardless.”
@habyiola: “Walahi that’s why I always love you by saying the truth. Bobrisky of all the dresses there? Your dress was best because you really dress like the beast.”
@qwin_mbl: “I felt it’s just a pr stunt to keep the movie’s name on deck so it can make headlines as it is doing right now.”
@queenwuraola_official: “Won ni PR stunt ni but there are so many better ways to achieve that.”
