Popular Nigerian crossdresser and socialite Bobrisky has shared an emotional account of his mother's sudden death during the 2008 Hajj in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, revealing how her final phone call changed his life forever.
In a now-deleted Instagram post, the controversial personality disclosed that his mother passed away just hours after giving him solemn instructions to care for his siblings if she didn't return home from the pilgrimage.
Key Details from Bobrisky's Revelation:
Received life-changing call on October 28, 2008, where mother instructed: "Bobo omo mi, in case I don't make it back to Nigeria, please take care of your brother"
Mother passed away the next day in Mecca during Hajj rites
Assumed responsibility for 87-year-old grandmother and elder brother's family
Admitted to ongoing financial struggles since 2024 while maintaining family support
Emotional Tribute:
"Mummy!!! I miss calling you mummy. That alone breaks my heart into pieces," Bobrisky wrote, while crediting his mother for his resilience: "You said I should care for them because I'm stronger and have thick skin."
Current Family Situation:
Continues to support elderly grandmother (now 87)
Financially assists brother's family (wife and two children)
Openly shared about personal financial challenges
The candid post has drawn mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians commending his family devotion despite his controversial persona, while others questioned the timing of the revelation.