Emoseh Khamofu, the Nigerian singer better known as Bloody Civilian, has retracted her statement hours after saying she is a lesbian.
Earlier on Saturday, Bloody Civilian took to her X page to announce her sexuality, stating she could no longer hide her true self.
“Im actually a lesbian. Can’t hide it anymore,” she wrote.
Im actually a lesbian. Can’t hide it anymore. ✌🏾
However, her announcement sparked controversy, with some users hurling abuses and accusing her of promoting “abnormality” and attempting to “corrupt” the minds of teenagers.
“Una don Dey feel too comfortable walahi, came to a space were we have teenagers & your spilling shit, portraying abnormality, if you’re a gay or lesbian, you have any of these abnormalities keep it to yourself don’t come here corrupting our space, dumb azz!” a user wrote.
Another user speculated that Bloody Civilian’s announcement was a publicity stunt to promote an upcoming song.
“Whatever project you want to drop,make sure it is a bloody hit, if not, there might not be another chance.. you think say I dey lie.,” the post reads.
Hours later, Bloody Civilian retracted her statement, saying “I’m not a lesbian.”
She revealed that she is participating in a game show, with the first episode airing on February 7.
I’m not a lesbian. I was on a game show. But still hold your woman tight sha.
Drops February 7th. See you thereeee
Bloody Civilian is a songwriter and producer signed to 0207 Def Jam, the UK arm of Def Jam Recordings.
She is best known for her singles ‘How To Kill A Man’ and ‘Wake Up’ featuring Rema.
Her song with Rema was featured in the 2022 American superhero film ‘Black Panther’.
Bloody Civilian is also renowned for her collaboration on ‘Blood on the Dance Floor’ with Odumodublvck.