James Brown (internet personality)

James Chukwueze Obialor popularly known as James Brown, is a Nigerian internet personality, dancer and cross dresser who was noted in 2018 following a viral video in which he said the phrase "They did not caught me" following an arrest by the police.[1][2] They were arrested alongside 46 others for being allegedly gay and spent a month at the Ikoyi Correctional Facility.[3][4] The case against them was later dismissed by a court.[5]

James Brown
Born
James Chukwueze Obialor

Lagos, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
OccupationContent creator, comedian, dancer and brand influencer
Years active2018-present
WebsiteOfficial website

Brown released a single titled "Hey Dulings" in 2021 after a catchphrase he uses to address his fans on social media.[6]

They claim to have been infected with HIV at birth.[7]

References
  1. ""I no be upcoming Bobrisky"". BBC News Pidgin. 2020-07-20. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  2. Akpan, Solomon; Njoku, Kelechi Favour (2021-03-28). "Weird Skits Entertainers Do For Fame". Leadership News - Nigeria News, Breaking News, Politics and more. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  3. Aanu, Damilare (2018-10-08). "Obialor James 'They didn't caught me' talks about living with HIV". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. Ojo, James (2021-04-23). "James Brown: I went to Ikoyi prison to become popular". TheCable Lifestyle. Retrieved 2021-06-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. Owolawi, Taiwo (2020-10-27). "Nigerian star James Brown's homosexuality case dismissed by court". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-06-11.
  6. Odutuyo, Adeyinka (2021-03-30). "Following Burna's Grammy win, James Brown launches music career, drops single". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2021-06-07.
  7. "Instagram delete 'James Brown' account afta gbas-gbos wit Bobrisky". BBC News Pidgin. 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2021-06-11.


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