- Dieko Afolayan, son of filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has faced significant online scrutiny for his appearance at a movie premiere.
- Social media users have criticized his sexuality and accused him of being influenced by Western culture.
- The 19-year-old reacted to the backlash on Instagram, asserting his authenticity and unapologetically.
Dieko Afolayan, the 19-year-old son of acclaimed filmmaker Kunle Afolayan, has found himself at the center of intense online speculation about his sexuality after attending a movie premiere.
Social media users criticized Dieko, questioning his sexual orientation and accusing him of being influenced by Western culture.
Undeterred by the backlash, Dieko took to Instagram to address the controversy, confidently declaring himself “unapologetically authentic.” In his message, he focused on his aspirations, work ethic, and self-awareness, expressing his desire to be a positive influence and role model for both young boys and girls. Dieko remains steadfast in his pursuit of success and personal growth, undistracted by the online chatter.
Afolayan 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,” he said.
“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.”
