A video circulating on social media shows a group of crossdressers in Ikorodu holding a protest to demand the release of popular crossdresser Bobrisky, who has been sentenced to six months in prison for the misuse of the Nigerian currency, the Naira.

Free Mummy of Lagos: Crossdressers in Ikorodu protests

The Federal High Court in Lagos handed down the sentence after Bobrisky pleaded guilty to the charges.

In the video, the crossdressers are seen holding placards with messages such as “Free Bobrisky” and “Free Mummy of Lagos,” calling for his immediate release from the Ikoyi Correctional Centre.

Netizens React

Here are some reactions and the protest video:

unbothered_tola: “Thank God say, all of una faces show well😂😂😂.”
tonia.gram_: “I know we miss Bob but WTF is this?? Una no get work abi wetin? 😂.”
wig.palette: “Bob go really understand say all des people wey he Dey famz everyday no really love am. But the people wey he Dey broke shame everytime still care about am more than the people he Dey famz.”
engrruben: “I stand with them.. Bobby might not be everyone favorite.. but 6 months for first offender for naira spray.. is too much and harsh 😢.”
big_mandy06: “But deep down I miss bob 😢.”
being.jaydee: “And some of una dey wonder why you never find man, see wetin your soulmate dey do😂.”
engrruben: “I stand with them.. Bobby might not be everyone favorite.. but 6 months for first offender for naira spray.. is too much and harsh 😢.”

The protest highlights the strong support Bobrisky has within the community and raises questions about the severity of his sentence.