The British-Nigerian singer and rapper Darkoo talked about a very personal time in her life. She said that telling her parents she was gay made her feel so much better. The “Gangsta” singer, who says she is queer, talked about her experience in an honest interview on Layo’s show “The Appointment Show.”
Darkoo said that telling her family about this part of who she is was a turning point that made her feel free and unburdened. In the podcast show, she talked about how keeping her sexuality a secret had been hard on her for a long time and how telling her parents about it made her feel a lot better. Her account says that after initial shock and confusion, they finally came to understand and accept what happened, which was a huge relief.
The talk brought up the problems and struggles that many people face when they want to tell others about their sexual orientation, especially in places where traditional values and social norms can make it hard. Because Darkoo grew up in a Nigerian family, she was afraid that her parents would reject her or let her down. This made her hold back for a long time.
But Darkoo thought it was important for her to live her truth, both as a person and as an artist, even though it made her nervous at first. She talked about how hiding who she really was hurt her mental health and stopped her from being creative. Once she was able to be open about being gay, she felt free, and that freedom has shown in her songs and public image since then.
Darkoo is one of the few openly gay Nigerian musicians, so her story speaks to a lot of fans who admire her willingness to be herself. She keeps breaking social norms with her music and her willingness to speak out. She uses her fame to fight for LGBTQ+ rights and push others to be themselves without worrying about being judged.
Her journey also shows how important family support is during the coming-out process. Darkoo talked about how lucky she is to have parents who were willing to understand and accept her for who she is, even though they had doubts at first. She is now strong enough to keep speaking out for others who may still be struggling to find the courage to come forward.