Nigerian singer Emoseh Khamofu better known as Bloody Civilian has retracted her statement hours after saying she is a lesbian.
On Saturday, January 25 the artiste had taken to her official account on the microblogging platform X to announce her sexuality, writing, âIâm actually a lesbian. Canât hide it anymore.âTap Here To Read Full DetailsÂ
The post quickly sparked mixed reactions, particularly criticism from the majority. Some netizens accused her of promoting âabnormalityâ and influencing teenagers negatively on the social media platform.
A critic commented, âCame to a space where we have teenagers, and youâre portraying abnormality. If youâre gay or lesbian, keep it to yourself.â
Another user speculated the announcement was a publicity stunt, writing, âWhatever project you want to drop, make sure itâs a bloody hit, if not, there might not be another chance.â
Hours later, Bloody Civilian retracted her statement, explaining the context. She tweeted:
âIâm not a lesbian. I was on a game show. But still hold your woman tight sha.â
The singer further disclosed that the game show will debut on February 7. The clarification has since drawn further attention, with some fans expressing confusion while others praised her playful attitude. See screenshot of her X post below:
Bloody Civilian is a songwriter and producer signed to 0207 Def Jam, the UK arm of Def Jam Recordings.
She is best known for her singles âHow To Kill A Manâ and âWake Upâ featuring Rema.
Her song with Rema was featured in the 2022 American superhero film âBlack Pantherâ.
Bloody Civilian is also renowned for her collaboration on âBlood on the Dance Floorâ with Odumodublvck