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Top Nigerian Actress Defends Homosexuals In New Interview
Top Nigerian Actress Defends Homosexuals In New Interview
Nigerian Actress and singer, Ashionye Michelle Raccah admonished Nigerians to stop finding faults in homosexuality.
She says that has homosexuality is not a disease, hence the need for Nigerians to end discrimination against homosexuals.
The one time popular actress said this to QedTV at the premiere of Funmi Iyanda’s movie, Walking with Shadows.
Speaking at the premiere of the movie which is about a married man whose wife later found out he was gay, Ashionye said people need to realize that a person is not made to be gay but is born gay.
“It’s high time we began to accept every human being irrespective of their sexuality. I’m a human being whether I am straight or gay. It’s high time we began to realise that we are basically just one and we shouldn’t judge. I know we have this 14 year sentencing in Nigeria but then again you can’t change a person whoever he or she is.
“Some people say being gay is made, you become gay. I don’t believe that. I believe someone who is gay is born that way, that’s who the person is, and it is not a disease. It is not something to be afraid of. It is not something to judge” she said.
Asked if she will accept her child if he or she grows up to be gay, Ashionye responded
If you are born straight, that’s who you are. If I am born lesbian, that’s who I am. I did not become lesbian. Like I said, it’s not a disease. I have people close to me, family and close friends, who are actually homosexual men and queer women and I absolutely love them. To be honest, I have a lot of male friends who are actually homosexuals and they give the best advice. They love me for who I am and I absolutely love them for who they are”.
When asked if she supports the repeal of the 14 year jail penalty for any homosexual caught in the act, she said
”Yes! Why should we judge people for who they are. Why should we crucify people for who they are. Like I said, it’s not a disease. It is not a crime. If a man or woman is being judged for being queer or being gay, then why am I not being judged for being straight?
Metu Nyetu
November 19, 2019 at 9:03 PM
SOME PEOPLE ONLY TALK like this just to feel enlightened.
Jaiyeoba
November 19, 2019 at 9:23 PM
Please speak for yourself not for every Nigerian. You are a fool for supporting those turning themselves into animals
POKES
November 20, 2019 at 1:17 AM
YOU ARE A BARSTARD, HOW CAN SOMEONE BE BORN GAY????? TO BE A GAY IS A MENTAL ISSUE OF THE HIGHEST ORDER. A MALE DOG KNOWS A MALE DOG.THE FACT IS, YOU NEED A CHECK UP
mimia
November 20, 2019 at 2:57 PM
speechless! by there way we shall no them,continue with ur patner and co ,remember calamity/nemesis awaits and fast approching.MIGHTY GOD D CREATOR hates such cos in the begining he made them male and female ok
uzoma
November 20, 2019 at 8:35 PM
This lady is talking to please her Oyibo husband or boyfriend. If being gay or lesbian is natural (which she refers as born gay or lesbian) why then did God create Eve for Adam? He could have left Adam alone or create Eve and leave her alone. To me it is a sin of the highest order, I may be wrong and I may be right. Personally, I do not hate gays or lesbians but LET NO GAY person approach me for intimacy if he/she does not want to end up in the hospital. This actress is right where she said gays and lesbians are nice people. Those I have observed are really very nice. We may hate their lesbianism or gaysm but let us not discriminate against them for their sexual orientation.
Tina
November 21, 2019 at 3:53 AM
@uzoma God bless you for that comment.
berry blue
November 21, 2019 at 11:36 AM
Hello madam born gay or become gay, you didn’t answer the question bei g thrown to you, if you! will accept any of your child to become gay. Please answer this question before l would know what comment. Thank you
POKES
November 22, 2019 at 7:24 AM
You must have said this stupid thing to please your fake oyinbo man, so that you can get what you want. An African marrying an English is solely for two issues. One, enjoying drugs together or economic gains etc. Homosexuality is not the African thing not even the English. It is mental issue 100000000000000000&