BBNaija’s Cross: I Was Offered N500m And $200k To Sleep With A Man

Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ikechukwu Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross, has revealed that he rejected financial offers running into hundreds of millions of naira and thousands of dollars from men who allegedly wanted to have sex with him.

Cross made the disclosure while reacting to a controversy involving fellow reality TV star Whitemoney and an alleged unwanted advance he reportedly received through social media.

Whitemoney had recently spoken about receiving an unsolicited message from a man who reportedly addressed him as “papi” while expressing romantic or sexual interest in him.

The incident generated reactions online, with Cross coming to Whitemoney’s defence and arguing that a man’s appearance, mannerisms or personality should not be used to determine his sexual orientation.

According to Cross, displaying what some people may describe as feminine traits does not necessarily mean that a man is attracted to other men.

While expressing his support for Whitemoney’s decision to speak about the alleged message, Cross disclosed that he had also received similar advances in the past.

The reality star claimed that he had been offered N500 million and $200,000 by men in exchange for sex but turned down the proposals.

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Cross said his decision was influenced by the values instilled in him during his upbringing, particularly the lesson that money and material possessions should not determine his choices.

He maintained that despite the substantial amounts allegedly offered to him, he could not be persuaded to compromise his personal values.

Cross further suggested that if he were to publicly share some of the messages he had received in his direct messages, they could generate significant reactions from social media users.

He criticised people who allegedly send inappropriate messages to others without considering whether such advances are welcome.

The reality star also acknowledged that different people within the entertainment industry and wider community may have varying lifestyles and preferences, but urged people to exercise caution and respect personal boundaries when communicating with others.

Cross’s comments came amid the wider social media discussion surrounding Whitemoney’s experience and the way people interpret gender expression and sexual orientation.

He maintained that assumptions about a person’s sexuality should not be based solely on their appearance, mannerisms or perceived energy.

His remarks have since added another dimension to the online conversation, with social media users reacting to his claims about the alleged financial offers and his defence of Whitemoney.