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| Denrele Edun. |
- Denrele says he is a sxual outlaw who does not know his own sxuality
- Denrele wants to marry a girl he can go to the hairdressers with
- He can not drive but loves the Mercedez G Wagon
- He reveals what really happened between him and Charly Boy
Denrele the super crazy asexual hyper guy is one character you can't forget in a hurry when you meet.I remember the first time i ever met Denrele,i was at Sound city where he sued to work.We had a meeting and he was late..Denrele is always late cos people are always hi jacking him and he can't say no to them.I have seen this happen many times.Anyway,on this day he was late and when he finally breezed in,he was full of apology about how he was hi jacked and tried as hard as possible to be on time..but the weird and
funny thing about this occasion was,Denrele was on his knees apologising..Very embarrassing for me..in full view of people..but that's Denrele for you,sweet unassuming guy..Anyway let's learn more about Denrele in this interview with the Nigeria Tribune(excerpts)
funny thing about this occasion was,Denrele was on his knees apologising..Very embarrassing for me..in full view of people..but that's Denrele for you,sweet unassuming guy..Anyway let's learn more about Denrele in this interview with the Nigeria Tribune(excerpts)
Adenrele Olufemi Edun (known as Denrele) is a Nigerian TV presenter for Channel O. His unique fashion style and personality have earned him some knocks and kudos from his fan base
How old are you?
Denrele Edun - I am 31. I was born on the 13th of June. (Flip) the numbers 13; that’s my age. I’m sure I don’t look it. It’s good. I can get away with anything.
I’m sure the right people have started asking the right question. When are you planning on settling down?Everybody, in fact, is asking me that question o. And I remember back then I would say when I am 30 I would marry. But now, I have passed 30. Linda Ikeji and I were talking marriage last week. She said I still have to get my life together. You
know, my life is scattered. I am here and there. I don’t think I can find a woman that can cope [with that].
know, my life is scattered. I am here and there. I don’t think I can find a woman that can cope [with that].
Does it mean you are not in a relationship?I am not dating anybody for now. I am single and searching.
Denrele Edun -I’m sure some people are reading this right now. Eh! My people, make una come put ring o! My mother has been mounting pressure. My father has been telling me. My uncle, my grandmother, everyone wan make I marry.
Why haven’t you found the right person yet?
Denrele Edun -I think when that time comes, I will marry. I have been into many relationships. I have dated girls who would want to do anything I tell them. I want a woman who can hold her own. I don’t want a woman who cannot make dialogue with me. I don’t want a woman who will want to change me because she should already know who Denrele is. I don’t want to hear, “my father said you cannot dress like that” I will be like, “Oya, come and carry your witch and go. And return me my bride price before you go”. I want a woman who is not pretentious, hypocritical or a fame seeker. I want someone who is original. I want somebody I can go to the salon together (with) to make our hair; who wouldn’t mind if people are talking. I love a woman that can wear heels. It may sound flimsy. I love girls on heels. This is why I have always had a thing for models. If my wife cannot wear heels...
Denrele Edun -I think when that time comes, I will marry. I have been into many relationships. I have dated girls who would want to do anything I tell them. I want a woman who can hold her own. I don’t want a woman who cannot make dialogue with me. I don’t want a woman who will want to change me because she should already know who Denrele is. I don’t want to hear, “my father said you cannot dress like that” I will be like, “Oya, come and carry your witch and go. And return me my bride price before you go”. I want a woman who is not pretentious, hypocritical or a fame seeker. I want someone who is original. I want somebody I can go to the salon together (with) to make our hair; who wouldn’t mind if people are talking. I love a woman that can wear heels. It may sound flimsy. I love girls on heels. This is why I have always had a thing for models. If my wife cannot wear heels...
Here you are talking about marriage, while people have described you as gay. What do you have to say?
Denrele Edun -I’m aware of it. In fact, a lot of people have come with different terminologies for my sexual preference. They have "labelled me homosexual, heterosexual". Some have said I am bi-sxual, asexual. I think I am a sexual outlaw; that is the best way to describe it. Am I gay? I am a sexual outlaw. Gbam!
Denrele Edun -I’m aware of it. In fact, a lot of people have come with different terminologies for my sexual preference. They have "labelled me homosexual, heterosexual". Some have said I am bi-sxual, asexual. I think I am a sexual outlaw; that is the best way to describe it. Am I gay? I am a sexual outlaw. Gbam!
What does that mean?
Denrele Edun -I don’t know. I don’t even know what my sexual preference is. The media have blown my sexuality out of proportion. Maybe it is because I am feminine in nature, or because I look like my mother or because of the way I dress. My clothes are the reflection of my personality, but people use it to judge my sexual preference. And if people want to continually judge me because of my dressing, they should go ahead.
Denrele Edun -I don’t know. I don’t even know what my sexual preference is. The media have blown my sexuality out of proportion. Maybe it is because I am feminine in nature, or because I look like my mother or because of the way I dress. My clothes are the reflection of my personality, but people use it to judge my sexual preference. And if people want to continually judge me because of my dressing, they should go ahead.
Does it mean you are not gay?
Denrele Edun -People can say what they like. You know, this can be a mystery. If people keep pondering on it, it will remain a mystery. If I give the answer now, una no go dey wonder about anything. Make una dey ponder dey go.
Denrele Edun -People can say what they like. You know, this can be a mystery. If people keep pondering on it, it will remain a mystery. If I give the answer now, una no go dey wonder about anything. Make una dey ponder dey go.
Are you using this to keep the attention on yourself?
Denrele Edun -Not quite; it’s just for the fun of it, really. I am not one of those people who would want to deliberate on people’s sexual preference. I really cannot be bothered about things like that. But it is so funny how people have made a big deal out of it. It’s not about attention. Otherwise, I would have been suing this or that newspaper for saying this or that thing about me. I really can’t be bothered.
Denrele Edun -Not quite; it’s just for the fun of it, really. I am not one of those people who would want to deliberate on people’s sexual preference. I really cannot be bothered about things like that. But it is so funny how people have made a big deal out of it. It’s not about attention. Otherwise, I would have been suing this or that newspaper for saying this or that thing about me. I really can’t be bothered.
Would you like to clear the air on that?
Denrele Edun -Of recent, I discovered my love for powder. I normally like to wear the one that is lighter than me, so anytime I use this powder and my face becomes fairer, people will begin to say I am bleaching. Someone recently said to me on Twitter: ‘Denrele has bleached his destiny away’. Another said, ‘Denrele is looking like Michael Jackson in his time of death’. Somebody said, ‘Denrele looks like the remains of a ghastly car crash’. This is the one that will trip you. The person said, ‘Denrele looks like the spirit behind this recent fuel scarcity’. I thought that was a classic one. I have received a lot from people, especially during the period I went through the Charly Boy/Denrele saga. They said I kissed Charly Boy and I was trying to cause problems in his matrimonial home. Nigerians took it upon themselves to judge the freaking daylight out of me. They tried to pull me down at any opportunity they could get. But for where? Nothing can put me down.
Even when you were asked to respond, you did not come out straight. You were still trying to keep the suspense.You know when you are caught up in the middle of a situation, you sometimes give up. I felt that any explanation I will ever give will fall on deaf ears. Because the moment that picture hit public domain, everybody came to one conclusion: these two are dating. And whether or not it was a photoshop feat, a publicity stunt, a controversial agenda or the real deal, everyone decided to believe what they wanted to believe. How many people do I want to convince? I just said to myself that I do not owe anybody any explanations. So, let them say whatever they want to say. You know this is a free world. Everybody has poetic licence. But I know in my heart of heart what happened. I just decided to retain some suspense and intrigues around it.
What really happened?
Denrele Edun -You want to really know what happened? Hmn. Heat don dey catch me for here. It’s a long story. But we will save it for another day.
Why wouldn’t you tell me now?No comment.
Denrele Edun -You want to really know what happened? Hmn. Heat don dey catch me for here. It’s a long story. But we will save it for another day.
Why wouldn’t you tell me now?No comment.
Tell me the truth. What happened between you and Charly Boy?
Denrele Edun -The truth is it was not real. If it was real, there should have been something behind it. But Charly Boy is somebody I respect in the industry for his relevance and consistency. To answer your question, there is nothing going on between me and Charly Boy. He is my area father. But then the media blew it out of proportion. I think it was a phase I had to go through.
Denrele Edun -The truth is it was not real. If it was real, there should have been something behind it. But Charly Boy is somebody I respect in the industry for his relevance and consistency. To answer your question, there is nothing going on between me and Charly Boy. He is my area father. But then the media blew it out of proportion. I think it was a phase I had to go through.
What is your dream car?
Denrele Edun -I like big cars. It would have been so nice to have the 2014 Ford F450 and the 2014 Mercedes Benz E-Wagon. That car is exotic. But I am a very practical person. I can’t spend all my hard earned money on one car. I have always been a Toyota lover. I have used all the Toyota brands. They could take me anywhere. I had all my clothes in the booth. My car is my mobile wardrobe because I am always dressing and changing wears on the road. But I still love that Mercedes Benz G-Wagon.
Denrele Edun -I like big cars. It would have been so nice to have the 2014 Ford F450 and the 2014 Mercedes Benz E-Wagon. That car is exotic. But I am a very practical person. I can’t spend all my hard earned money on one car. I have always been a Toyota lover. I have used all the Toyota brands. They could take me anywhere. I had all my clothes in the booth. My car is my mobile wardrobe because I am always dressing and changing wears on the road. But I still love that Mercedes Benz G-Wagon.
I hear you can’t drive.
Denrele Edun -I do not drive. I am 31, but I can’t. I have a driver. That’s why I do not want to do any sporty car. They are just for two people and I need a roomy (big) car. If I do Porsche or Ferrari, the space wouldn’t be enough. It will really look funny.
Denrele Edun -I do not drive. I am 31, but I can’t. I have a driver. That’s why I do not want to do any sporty car. They are just for two people and I need a roomy (big) car. If I do Porsche or Ferrari, the space wouldn’t be enough. It will really look funny.