- Nigerian singer Omah Lay sparked online reactions after posting revealing vacation photos in which he appeared in white briefs. Some critics flooded his DMs with insults and accused him of being gay.
- Responding on his Instagram story, Omah Lay mocked the backlash, saying that people “who have lost their freedom to ego and rigidity” were the ones calling him gay.
- His response divided opinions online, with fans praising his confidence and others debating his openness.

Nigerian singer Omah Lay has reacted to online criticism following a set of bold photos he shared while on vacation abroad.
The “Soso” crooner recently posted pictures of himself relaxing in what appeared to be a luxurious resort, dressed in only white briefs while sipping a drink. The photos quickly went viral, sparking a wave of reactions across social media.
While many fans praised his confidence and physique, others took a different tone—criticizing him and even labeling him with derogatory terms.
In response, Omah Lay took to his Instagram story to address the backlash directly. He wrote:
“Ni**as that have lost their freedom to ego and rigidity are in my DMs calling [me] gay 😂.”
The singer’s message appeared to call out those who felt uncomfortable with his openness, suggesting that such reactions stem from insecurity and rigid societal expectations.
The post has since generated mixed reactions.

In other news,,…… Nigerian singer Adekunle Gold has opened up about his ongoing struggle with sickle cell disease, disclosing that he still experiences painful crises even after years of managing the condition.
The singer, who once dismissed rumours that he had undergone a bone marrow transplant, made this known during a recent interview currently making the rounds on social media.
Adekunle Gold shared that his health challenges started when he was just five years old. The 38-year-old father of one reflected on his journey, noting that although his condition has improved over time, there are still moments of intense pain.
He narrated how he first discovered the illness during a scary episode in his childhood.
“I still have crises,” Adekunle Gold said. “When we talk about crisis, it is pains on your joints, my legs, and sometimes my stomach. It’s really crazy.
The first time I noticed that I had it was the night I fell sick, and my mum had to carry me on her back for miles to the hospital.”
Despite everything, the “Orente” crooner expressed gratitude that his health is much better managed now. He attributed the improvement to taking better care of himself and having access to quality healthcare.
“I still have crises once in a while but not as bad as I had it when I was a child. Maybe because I’ve found a way to take care of myself properly. I’m grateful to God for the resources to be able to do that,” he explained.

