September 30, (THEWILL) – Social media influencer and actor, Eniola Adeoluwa, more popularly known as Lipgloss Boy, has finally addressed gay rumours that have trailed him since he became a public figure as well as his unique friendship with fellow social media influencer, Priscillia Ojo, daughter of Nollywood actress, Iyabo Ojo.
Dating rumours have trailed filmmaker Eniola Adeoluwa and Priscilla Ojo, the daughter of Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo, due to their close interactions and matching outfits, which led many to believe they were more than friends. Despite their denials and ambiguous social media posts, their public appearances together fueled speculation and divided fans; some hoped for confirmation of a romance, while others thought they were enjoying the attention. The situation shifted in late July when Tanzanian music star Juma Jux and Priscilla officially confirmed their relationship. Eniola while explaining his feelings about Priscilla and Jux’s engagement said, “I’m not shocked, I’m excited. She’s my best friend, and I knew before everyone else.”
The Ondo State-born clarified that there was no hidden romance between him and Priscilla, only years of friendship that some mistook for love. We were never dating. People assumed a lot because we were close, but that’s all it ever was. I was too busy working to address the rumours before, but I’m glad I can finally put it to rest now.”
On his sexuality which has been a subject of scrutiny, the 25-year-old PhD student said, “I am not gay. I don’t care about other people’s opinions of my life. I’m here to live my life and enjoy it. Everyone is entitled to their opinion and can keep it to themselves.”
An ambassador for the European Union, he said, “If I spend my time worrying about dismissing people’s opinions, when will I focus on doing the things that matter to me? So no, I don’t have time for others’ opinions—I live my life as I want.”
Eniola also explained that his use of lip gloss is simply a part of his personality and nothing more significant.
In March, the influencer was alleged to have been featured in a leaked gay sex tape. A US adult film star named Bricks, who could pass for him, clarified that he was the person in the video, not the influencer. Days later, Eniola called for caution in such matters, stressing how online comments can profoundly impact individuals.
“I’ve moved on. I don’t dwell on it or think about it daily. It’s something that existed once and is now in the past. I also believe it’s a learning opportunity for people to be more mindful of how they use the internet and ensure social media is a safer space. It aligns with the message we advocate for in the European Union about data privacy and responsible social media usage,” he said about the matter.
