Former Big Brother Naija housemate Ikechukwu Okonkwo, popularly known as Cross, has revealed that he rejected offers of N500 million and $200,000 from men who allegedly wanted to have sex with him.
Cross made the disclosure on while reacting to the controversy surrounding fellow reality TV star Whitemoney and an alleged unwanted advance he received on social media.
Whitemoney had recently spoken out after a man reportedly sent him a direct message addressing him as “papi” and expressing romantic or sexual interest in him.
The development sparked reactions online, with discussions focusing on Whitemoney’s decision to share the message publicly.
Cross Defends Whitemoney
Reacting to the controversy, Cross defended Whitemoney, arguing that a man’s appearance, mannerisms or feminine energy should not automatically be interpreted as an indication of his sexual orientation.
According to Cross, people should not assume that someone is attracted to men simply because of the way they behave or present themselves.
The reality star also shared a personal experience, claiming that he had received substantial financial offers from men but turned them down.
Cross said he could not be persuaded by money or material possessions, attributing his decision to the values instilled in him by his mother while growing up.
He wrote on :
“You all should leave White money alone. A man can have a feminine energy and his 100% straight. I have been offered 500million naira, $200k to sleep with a man and I refused. And many other offers also. U can’t buy me with money or material things that’s something my mum taught me from childhood.”
Cross further argued that people should be cautious about sending unsolicited messages to others on social media, saying he too could publicly share similar messages if he chose to do so.
He added:
“If I was to post my DMs, will you be mad at me also? Some men are so stupid. They send you rubbish on your DMs and think it’s okay to send things to people.”
Cross also discussed same-sex attraction in the context of his personal views and religious beliefs, urging people to be mindful of how they approach others online.
Cross’ Comments Spark Online Discussion
Cross’ comments have added another layer to the ongoing social media discussion involving Whitemoney and unsolicited advances from fans or followers.
His revelation about allegedly rejecting N500 million and $200,000 has also attracted attention, particularly because of the size of the amounts he claimed were offered to him.
The comments have since generated conversations online about personal boundaries, social media etiquette, sexual orientation and the assumptions people make based on another person’s appearance or mannerisms.