Nollywood actor Uzor Arukwe has recently shared his candid reaction to a surprising rumour about his sexuality,
In an interview, Arukwe recounted his initial reaction to hearing the rumour: that he was gay
“They said that I was gay, and that shocked me to my balls. I was excited too. Cos I heard that when they start saying those kinds of things, you will blow (famous), so I thought to myself, ‘this must be it.’”
His response highlights the unexpected nature of the rumour and his ability to find humour in the situation.
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While addressing the rumour, Arukwe expressed his support for the LGBTQ+ community:
“So, I have a lot of gay friends, they are my people, and I know their sexuality. And I love them to death. I have nothing against them whatsoever, but I’m not going to agree to what I’m not just because to some people they are a certain type of people. For me, let God judge.”
His comments emphasise respect and acceptance, while also asserting his own identity.
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Arukwe made it clear that if the rumour were true, he would openly embrace it:
“If it were my sexuality, I would own it. I’ll be one of the hottest around. I would own it with my chest.”
This statement underscores his commitment to authenticity and self-acceptance.
He concluded by sharing the most unexpected aspect of the rumor:
“The most shocking part was the person who they said was my boyfriend.”
While he didn’t elaborate further, this remark adds a layer of intrigue to the story.
Arukwe’s candidness and humour in addressing personal rumours reflect his confidence and integrity.
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