Dieko Afolayan, the 19-year-old son of renowned filmmaker, Kunle Afolayan, has spoken out against critics of his sexuality, declaring himself ‘unapologetically authentic’.
The controversy surrounding his sexuality began after he attended the premiere of his father’s latest movie ‘Recall’, where his appearance and mannerisms sparked heated discussions on social media.
Addressing the backlash head-on via Instagram, where he emphasized his ambition, hard work, and self-awareness, Dieko described himself as a reserved individual who is trying to find his place in a society that often pressures people to conform.
Ha said “I will keep on introducing myself at certain times until people know me. If you are looking for where hard work meets success or how your guy will become that person, you’re welcome to my page.
“I am an individual of many talents. I am 19 years old. I would describe myself as ambitious and hardworking. I would describe myself as self-aware.
“One thing people should know about me is that I am very reserved. I am an influencer, creator, and entrepreneur. I come from a line of stars. I am also an individual who is trying to find himself in a world of chaos, in a world of not being accepted, being made to conform to society’s measures of what they expect of me. It is annoying.
“I want to be a role model to boys and girls out there. To be honest, the majority of my role models are women. I am someone who is unapologetic about who I am. I am unapologetic about my values and standards.”
