Bobrisky Demands to Be Called ‘Ex-Man,’ Not ‘Ex-Convict,’ After Release from Prison

Lagos socialite and crossdresser Idris Okuneye, widely known as Bobrisky, has clarified his identity following his release from prison, requesting to be referred to as an “ex-man” rather than an “ex-convict.” This comes after his recent return from serving a six-month sentence at the Kirikiri Correctional Centre in Lagos.

Bobrisky was convicted on April 12, 2024, by Justice Abimbola Awogboro of a Lagos Federal High Court for abusing the naira. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) prosecuted him, and he was released on August 5 after completing his sentence.

In a candid interview on the ‘Curiosity Made Me Ask’ podcast, Bobrisky recounted his prison experience, describing it as a form of rest rather than punishment. “You said it is an excursion. To me, I see it as a vacation. I have been working so hard. So their decision was okay for me,” he said, implying that his time in prison was a much-needed break.

Rejecting the label of an ex-convict, Bobrisky emphasized that he was sentenced over a matter that should not define him. “Who is an ex-convict? I am not an ex-convict because I cannot be convicted for spraying money. So, I am not an ex-convict. I will not accept that. But if you say ex-man, I can say yes. Because I was once a man way back,” Bobrisky stated.

Bobrisky believes his imprisonment was an attempt to break his spirit but insists that it failed. “These people wanted to break me. Everything happened to me like a movie,” he said, while also mentioning that future events will see him spraying dollars instead of naira.

During the interview, Bobrisky explained his decision to plead guilty, which led to his incarceration. He admitted that he did so because he was clearly visible in the video evidence presented. “If I had told the judge I was not guilty, she would give me bail, and I would go to my house. I told the judge I was guilty because I was the one showing on the video,” he explained.

Contrary to rumors of special treatment, Bobrisky clarified that he was placed in the male section of the correctional facility. He shared that he enjoyed his time there due to the unique attention he received from fellow inmates. “I was at the male correctional centre, and I loved it. If they had given me the female correctional centre, I would not have fun. I would not enjoy myself,” Bobrisky said, adding that being different allowed him to receive special care.

Despite his challenging experience, Bobrisky remains unbroken and continues to assert his identity on his own terms.