Nigerian entertainment industry has recently become a haven of lesbianism, where homosexuality is no longer seen as an indulgence akin to taboo. But where young entertainers go to any lenght to get roles in order to flaunt their new found celebrity status with the view to attracting the well-heeled in the society. This ugly development has even spread to churches, night clubs and parties. The act which many believe is alien to African culture has become so acceptable to those involved in it without any remorse. Our team went to town to sought the opinions of the enterainters on the disturbing issue.
People take closeness to mean lesbianism — Lizzy, Actress
*Lizzy
I have heard about lesbianism in Nollywood but I can’t actually place my hand on anyone. When people spot you hanging out with lots of female friends or sharing room with your female colleagues; they assume you are a lesbian. Using myself as an example; I am fond of keeping girlfriends; I can peck and hug her closely in the public,when people see such closeness they assume you are lesbians without evidence.
I don’t judge people base on what I see; I have to be close to you first and foremost before I draw my conclusion. To be candid with you, I have not met any lesbian and I have never been harrassed by any.