Popular Nigerian social media content creator, James Chukwueze Obialor better known as James Brown has taken to the microblogging site, Twitter to disclose that he is a ‘drag queen’ and not a crossdresser.
Taking to his Twitter page on Monday, April 11, the self-acclaimed Princess of Africa stated that his content on social media is primarily for entertainment purposes and he does not in any way depict the persona of a crossdresser.
James Brown published the recent statement several days after the House of Reps consider a bill seeking to ban cross-dressing in Nigeria and jail offenders for 6 months.
The bill, read on the floor of the House on Tuesday, April 5, seeks to ban cross-dressing with the exemption of those using it for entertainment.
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Addressing the recent development, James Brown who is currently in the United Kingdom wrote:
“Point of correction, I am NOT a crossdresser.
I am a DRAG Queen.
Do your research before you come for me .”
He added that he is an entertainer and does not identify as a crossdresser.
His tweets read further;
“My job is to entertain using my personality and my beauty; you already know the vibes!
I am a COMEDIAN.
You thought I was making you laugh for no reason”
The concluding part of his thread reads:
“I am PRINCESS OF AFRICA, This bill has nothing on me.
Don’t underestimate the power that I carry Ask my fans , ask those that know me personally, on a daily, I give you James without all the glam and the feminine touch.
Abeg efi mi si le, let me enjoy my life. Omo to dun toyin”