Contentious Idris Okuneye, also known as Bobrisky, is a Nigerian crossdresser and media celebrity who has once again created a lot of excitement online by declaring a significant shift to his identity.
Bobrisky declared on his Instagram page that he no longer wants to be called “Idris” and that he prefers to be called Folasade Amope Okuneye. He wrote:
“My new name is Folasade Amope Okuneye.”
He continued, saying, Fans can still refer to him as “Bob” or “Folasade,” he said, but “Idris” is no longer an acceptable name.
The path of self-identification and public metamorphosis that has kept Bobrisky in the public eye for years is further complicated by this move.
Netizens had their voices poured in on the posts:
@iam_dejix joked: “Today na Folasade, tomorrow e go be Ngozi. Bob too get episodes.”
@ladyvivextra wrote: “At this point, Bobrisky should release a name calendar so we can keep up.”
@olori_peace added: “Identity is personal. Na only Bob know wetin Bob dey feel. Let them be.”
@daddy_goeasy added: “Next week now e go change am to Folake or Chiamaka. This life no just get manual ”
@tosin4real reacted: “Say what you want, Bobrisky is the most consistent rebranding machine in Nigeria