Controversial Nigerian transvestite, Idris Okuneye who is better known as Bobrisky has recounted how his mother died during a visit in the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2008.
The socialite explained that his mother died during the 2008 Hajj in Mecca, a few hours after telling him in a phone conversation to take care of his siblings if she didn’t make it back home.
Bobrisky, in a now-deleted post on Instagram, said his late mum left him with the responsibility of caring for the family, including his 87-year-old maternal grandmother.
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While asking his late mother for the strength to continue shouldering the responsibilities, Bobrisky revealed his financial struggles since 2024.
“Mummy!!! Mummy!!! I missed calling you mummy. That alone breaks my heart into pieces. A lot happened after you left but we still thank God for life. I remember 28 October 2008, you called me and said Bobo omo mi, incase I don’t make it back to Nigeria please take care of your brother.
“I asked you why I should be the one to take care of my brother. You said because you feel that I’m stronger and have got thick skin. Sadly the next day I heard you passed away in Mecca, Saudi. Leaving myself, my elder brother and your own mother who happens to be my grandmother.
“I took up your responsibility at a young age to take care of your mother till now. And today, she is 87 years and very healthy. My elder brother is not comfortable like me so I keep helping him because you told me to.
“He got married and has two kids. I am still the one taking care of them till date.”