Media personality and entrepreneur Chude Jideonwo has stirred conversation online after claiming that many married gay men live in Lagos.
Chude made the statement while reacting to speculation about his sexuality following a recent television interview. Speaking during an appearance on The Clarity Zone Podcast, the media entrepreneur addressed the rumours and shared his thoughts on several social issues.
According to him, some people began questioning his sexuality after his interview aired. Responding to the speculation, Chude dismissed the assumptions and said the irony is that Lagos itself has many married men who secretly identify as gay.
“When the TVC interview came out, people were saying maybe I’m gay. I’m like Lagos is full of married gay people,” he said while discussing the topic on the podcast.
During the conversation, Chude also raised concerns about what he described as the increasing visibility of ritual-related content on social media platforms. He noted that he had seen several people openly advertising native medicine and ritual services on apps like TikTok, with some even livestreaming from shrines while interacting with viewers.
His comments have since triggered mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians agreeing with his remarks about hidden lifestyles in society, while others criticised the statement as controversial.
Chude Jideonwo is a well-known Nigerian media entrepreneur, storyteller and host of the popular talk show #WithChude, where he interviews celebrities, politicians and public figures about life, success and personal struggles.
