Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has addressed a shocking rumor he recently heard about himself that he is gay. In a candid interview with Nigerian chef Ify Uzor, the actor revealed that the rumor caught him by surprise, but he also took it in stride, expressing that it was a sign of success in his career.
The Rumor and His Response
Arukwe, who is known for his roles in Nollywood, shared that the rumor of him being gay completely shocked him, but he was also somewhat amused by it. He mentioned that when people start spreading such rumors, it often means you’ve “blown,” implying that your fame is growing.
“That I was gay. That shocked me to my bones,” he said, before adding, “I was excited as well because I heard when they start saying such things, that means you have ‘blown.’ So, I love a lot of gay friends. I love them.”
Love for His Friends, No Matter Their Sexuality
While Arukwe clarified that he is not gay, he emphasized that he has many gay friends who are important to him. He said, “I love them to death. I have nothing against them whatsoever” and stressed that his sexuality is something he would own if it were true.
The actor also gave insight into how he knows his friends’ sexualities, sharing, “I know. They are my guys. I am moving up to a girl and they are doing their thing…you know? They are my people. They are both male and female.”
No Regrets or Denial
Arukwe further emphasized that while he is not gay, he would be open and proud of his sexuality if it were different. He added, “If it is my sexuality, I would own it and I will be one of the hottest around. I will own it with my full chest.” He also expressed his surprise at the person being named as his supposed boyfriend, which added another layer to the shock he felt.
If I was gay, I would own it and be one of the hottest around. I have a lot of gay friends and I love them – Actor Uzor Arukwe responds to gay allegations. pic.twitter.com/6jEKSy1ZZo
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In his usual confident style, Arukwe made it clear that he has no issue with anyone’s sexual orientation and refuses to apologize or deny anything that isn’t true about him. His stance shows a deep respect for individuality while being firm about his identity.
